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Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon: A Simple, Flavorful Delight

This Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon recipe is a quick and healthy meal, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon fresh or substitute with trout or halibut
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or swap with coconut oil or vegan butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 juice of lemon juiced and zested
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, optional
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season each side with salt and black pepper.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat, add minced garlic and lemon zest, sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes; pour garlic butter sauce over during the last minute.
  5. Remove salmon from skillet, garnish with fresh lemon slices and parsley, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 32gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container; consume within 3 days. Reheat gently to preserve moisture.

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