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Delicious Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon served with fresh herbs and lemon slices

Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

A quick and easy salmon dish infused with buttery garlic and fresh lemon, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 pieces Salmon fillets
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Unsalted recommended
  • 3 cloves Garlic (fresh, minced) Fresh is best!
  • 1 unit Fresh lemon Juiced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Optional for garnish

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then place them in the skillet.
  4. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
  5. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon.
  6. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve with your favorite side dishes.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For freezing, keep it for up to 2 months and reheat gently in a skillet.