Description
A delightful and quick dish showcasing the flavors of salmon, enhanced with lemon and buttery richness, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 lemons (zested and juiced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel, and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it starts to sizzle.
- Once the butter is bubbling, place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
- Gently flip the salmon, add minced garlic and lemon zest, stir quickly, and squeeze lemon juice over the salmon. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the salmon in lemon juice and herbs for 30 minutes. Substitute butter with olive oil or ghee for a non-dairy option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 0mg