Garlic Butter Lemon Salmon
This Garlic Butter Lemon Salmon is a quick, healthy skillet dinner bursting with bold flavor. Perfectly seared salmon fillets are smothered in a rich lemon garlic butter sauce that’s bright, savory, and ready in just 20 minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights, low-carb meals, or an impressive yet effortless dinner.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Quick & Easy Salmon Recipe Ready in under 30 minutes
Healthy & High-Protein Meal Rich in omega-3s and protein
One-Pan Dinner Less cleanup, more flavor
Low-Carb & Keto-Friendly Perfect for clean eating
Restaurant-Quality at Home Crispy outside, juicy inside
Ingredients:
4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
3 tbsp unsalted butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
Lemon slices, for garnish
Optional: ½ tsp chili flakes for heat
Directions:
Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy outside while remaining tender and flaky inside.
Lower heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, creating a rich garlic butter base.
Pour in lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh parsley. Let the sauce simmer for 30 seconds, infusing the butter with bright citrus flavor.
Return salmon to the skillet and spoon the lemon garlic butter sauce over each fillet. Simmer for 1–2 minutes to lock in moisture and flavor.
Garnish with fresh lemon slices and extra parsley. Serve with rice, roasted potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete, satisfying meal.
Recipe Details:
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Nutrition (Approx. per serving):
Calories: ~430
Protein: ~34g
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Juicy garlic butter lemon salmon made in one skillet in just 20 minutes. A healthy, high-protein seafood dinner packed with fresh lemon and garlic flavor perfect for busy weeknights.
