Garlic Butter Salmon: Easy Recipe for Juicy Weeknight Dinners
A deliciously easy recipe for garlic butter salmon that is perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Drizzle lemon juice and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the salmon marinate for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Salmon