Description
Salmon with Lemon Butter is a quick, flavorful dish that elevates ordinary salmon fillets into an elegant meal in just 20 minutes. The rich, flaky salmon is complemented by a zesty lemon butter sauce infused with garlic and fresh herbs. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this recipe combines simple ingredients to create a gourmet experience that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 oz) fresh salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium lemon (juiced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or dill) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter until bubbly.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place the fillets skin-side down in the skillet; cook for 4-5 minutes without moving them to achieve crispy skin.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and soy sauce; drizzle over the salmon.
- Carefully flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until they flake easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and drizzle remaining lemon butter sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg