Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (parsley or dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and tools: skillet, spatula, knife, and cutting board.
- Preheat your skillet over medium heat.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice; set aside.
- Place the salmon skin-side down in the hot skillet; sear for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Carefully flip the fillets and spoon garlic butter mixture over them; cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through but moist.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg