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Garlic Butter Salmon recipe

Garlic Butter Salmon Recipe: Easy and Flavorful Family Delight

A quick and delicious Garlic Butter Salmon recipe that’s perfect for family meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 fillets
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets salmon 180g/6oz each, skinless and boneless
  • ½ teaspoon salt cooking / kosher
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic approximately 2 cloves, finely minced by hand
  • 90 g salted butter cut into cubes (or unsalted + ¼ teaspoon salt)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice plus more to taste
  • 2 teaspoon parsley finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Take salmon out of fridge 30 minutes prior to cooking. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon, presentation side down, and cook for 3 minutes until golden.
  • Turn salmon and cook the other side for 1 minute. THEN put the butter in.
  • Once butter is melted and foaming, add garlic and immediately start spooning the bubbling butter continuously over the salmon for 1 ½ minutes.
  • Check Internal temperature of salmon. It should be 50°C/122°F for medium-rare. Remove salmon to a plate. Rest for 3 minutes – it will rise to 53°C/127°F.
  • Put pan back on unlit stove to keep butter hot. Add lemon juice.
  • Place salmon on serving plates. Spoon over butter, garnish with a sprinkle of parsley.

Notes

Check internal temperatures for desired doneness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Easy Salmon Recipe, family meal, Garlic Butter Salmon, Quick Dinner, Salmon Recipe
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