Ingredients
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- 2 (6 oz) fresh salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Prep Your Ingredients: Mince the garlic and squeeze the lemon juice into a bowl.
- 2. Heat the Pan: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter with olive oil until bubbly.
- 3. Add Salmon Fillets: Place the salmon skin-side down in the pan. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- 4. Add Garlic and Butter: Gently flip the fillets, then add the remaining butter and minced garlic around them. Sizzle for an additional minute.
- 5. Finish with Lemon Juice and Parsley: Drizzle lemon juice over the fillets and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, substitute garlic with shallots.
- Enhance the dish with a sprinkle of lemon zest.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 78 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 89 mg