Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
Savor irresistible salmon with garlic lemon butter sauce — tender, zesty, and rich. A restaurant-quality dish made effortlessly at home in just 20 minutes!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Spatula
- Mixing spoon
- Juicer
- Cutting board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon fresh or thawed
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon juiced
- salt and black pepper to taste
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat until it begins to foam.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Place the salmon fillets in the skillet and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
- During the last minute of cooking, drizzle fresh lemon juice over the salmon.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides such as roasted vegetables, rice, or salad.
Notes
For a flavor twist, add a splash of white wine while cooking or a pinch of red pepper flakes for spice. This dish pairs perfectly with crisp white wines like Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay.