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Easy Skillet Seared Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

Easy Skillet Seared Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

A quick and delicious recipe for skillet-seared salmon topped with a rich garlic lemon butter sauce.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 filets salmon skin-on preferred
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cups butter unsalted
  • 1 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt
  • 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season salmon filets with salt and pepper, then place them skin-side down in the skillet.
  • Cook for 6-7 minutes, until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and butter to the skillet and let it melt, spooning the sauce over the salmon.
  • Finish with lemon juice and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

This dish pairs well with a side of fresh vegetables or rice.