Pan Fried Salmon with Garlic Butter Sauce
A delicious salmon dish cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.75 lb salmon fillets skinless preferred
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 0.5 tsp salt to taste
- 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
- Carefully place salmon in the hot skillet and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Reduce the heat to medium, then add butter and minced garlic to the pan.
- Baste the salmon with the melted butter and garlic for additional flavor.
- Drizzle with lemon juice before serving, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Serve with steamed vegetables or over a bed of rice for a complete meal. Try adding a touch of chili flakes for some heat!