Salmon in Garlic Herb Butter
Dive into the irresistible flavors of this Salmon in Garlic Herb Butter recipe, a quick and easy dinner option that’s as elegant as it is delicious. Perfectly seared salmon fillets boast a golden, crispy skin and tender, flaky interior, brought to life with a luscious butter sauce infused with fresh garlic, parsley, dill, and a bright splash of lemon juice. This one-skillet recipe is a weeknight hero, ready in just 25 minutes, and ideal for a wholesome yet indulgent meal. Serve it with your favorite sides—think roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes—and let the rich, aromatic garlic herb butter take your taste buds on a journey. Perfect for seafood lovers, this dish is bursting with vibrant flavors and is sure to become a staple in your dinner rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) salmon fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves (minced) garlic
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh dill
- 1 whole (juiced) lemon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the skin is crispy. Flip the fillets carefully and cook the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the butter. Allow the butter to melt completely.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the chopped parsley, dill, and lemon juice to the skillet, stirring to combine. Let the sauce simmer for 1 minute.
Return the salmon fillets to the skillet and spoon the garlic herb butter sauce over them. Allow them to heat through for 1-2 minutes.
Serve the salmon hot with your choice of side dishes, and spoon extra garlic herb butter sauce over the top for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1826 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.6 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.1 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 396 mg | 132% | |
| Sodium | 2923 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 143.7 g | 287% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 247 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
