Description
This delicious salmon recipe features perfectly seared fillets topped with a rich, buttery garlic lemon sauce. Quick to prepare and bursting with fresh flavors, it’s an ideal choice for a sophisticated weeknight dinner or an impressive weekend meal.
Ingredients
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Salmon
- 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets (about 1-inch thick)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsp olive oil
Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp + 1 tsp unsalted butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rest the Salmon: Remove the salmon fillets from the refrigerator and allow them to rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt 1 teaspoon of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until lightly golden, approximately 1-2 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook until reduced by half, approximately 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining butter and honey, whisk until smooth, then set aside.
- Season the Salmon: Dab both sides of the salmon dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Salmon: Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch heavy non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the salmon fillets, cooking for about 4 minutes on the first side until golden brown. Flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Remove the salmon from the pan and place on serving plates. Drizzle each with the prepared butter sauce, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and garnish with lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the salmon fillets rest at room temperature for even cooking.
- Adjust cooking time if fillets are thicker or thinner.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Garnish with extra parsley or lemon slices for presentation.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
