Description
This lemon butter salmon recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in under 30 minutes, featuring flaky salmon drenched in a zesty, buttery sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Salmon Fillets (about 6 oz each, skin-on or off)
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 Cup Chicken Broth
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Parsley (or dill)
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the salmon fillets for 4-6 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- Add butter to the skillet and once melted, cook minced garlic for about 30 seconds. Then add chicken broth and lemon juice, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and let it sit for a minute. Garnish with lemon slices.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Can be reheated gently in a skillet or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg