seafood

Garlic Butter Salmon

Perfectly pan-seared salmon fillets with a luscious garlic butter sauce. Elegant enough for guests, easy enough for weeknights.

By chemiztryMay 5, 2023
Garlic Butter Salmon
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat salmon dry and season generously with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Place salmon skin-side up and cook 4-5 minutes until golden.

  4. 4

    Flip and cook 3-4 more minutes until desired doneness.

  5. 5

    Remove salmon and set aside.

  6. 6

    Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the pan.

  7. 7

    Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.

  8. 8

    Pour in wine and lemon juice. Simmer 2 minutes.

  9. 9

    Spoon garlic butter sauce over salmon. Garnish with parsley.

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