Garlic Butter Salmon Recipe
This garlic butter salmon recipe is a deliciously simple dish that combines rich flavors with tender salmon fillets, perfect for any meal.
Equipment
- non-stick skillet
- large spoon
Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon skinless and boneless
- ½ tsp salt cooking/kosher
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp garlic approximately 2 cloves, finely minced
- 90 g salted butter or unsalted butter with an additional 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp lemon juice plus more to taste
- 2 tsp parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Remove salmon from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the salmon for 3 minutes until golden.
- Flip the salmon and cook for an additional minute before adding the butter to the skillet.
- Once the butter melts, add the minced garlic and baste the salmon with the butter for 1 1/2 minutes.
- Ensure the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 50°C (122°F) for medium-rare, then let it rest for 3 minutes.
- Return the skillet to the unlit stove, add lemon juice, and keep the butter warm.
- Serve the salmon on plates, drizzle with butter, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Use a total of 90g of butter for effective basting. Leftover butter can be stored for later use.