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Garlic butter salmon with crispy crust, roasted asparagus, and lemon slices on a white plate.

Garlic Butter Salmon recipe

Alexandra
Craving a quick, delicious dinner? This garlic butter salmon recipe delivers flaky, tender texture with rich, savory flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

ngredients:

  • 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

Instructions:

  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy.
  • Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low.
  • Add butter and minced garlic to the pan. Spoon the melted garlic butter over the salmon as it cooks for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon slices.

Notes

Nutrition Information (Per Serving):
  • Calories: 400
  • Total Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 480mg