Description
A delicious and quick meal featuring tender salmon fillets cooked in rich garlic butter, enhanced with lemon for a bright flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the salmon fillets to the skillet, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on each side, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Drizzle the cooked salmon with lemon juice and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, add herbs like parsley or dill before serving. Ensure the salmon is flaky but still juicy to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, garlic butter, quick meals, healthy dinner, easy recipe