Garlic Butter Salmon
Flaky salmon fillets glazed with a rich garlic butter sauce. Elegant enough for date night, easy enough for any weeknight.
Instructions
Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Place salmon skin-side up and sear for 4 minutes until golden crust forms.
💡Pro tip: Don't move the fish while searing.
Flip salmon. Reduce heat to medium. Cook another 3-4 minutes.
Push salmon to one side. Add butter and garlic to the pan. Cook 1 minute until garlic is fragrant.
Add lemon juice and parsley. Spoon the garlic butter over the salmon.
Remove from heat. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
🎯Pro Tips for Success
- 1Salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork
- 2For crispy skin, start skin-side down
- 3Pairs perfectly with roasted asparagus or rice pilaf
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