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Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 350
This flavorful salmon dish is topped with a zesty garlic lemon butter sauce, perfect for a quick and elegant meal.

Ingredients

For the Salmon:

  • 2 oz salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on or skinless)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • Pinch paprika or chili flakes (optional)

For the Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 large lemon (about 2–3 tbsp) tbsp lemon juice
  • Zest of ½ lemon none lemon zest
  • ¼ cup cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or dill)
  • Lemon slices lemon slices, for garnish

Instructions 

  • Pat the salmon dry, season with salt, pepper, and optional paprika or chili flakes.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon skin-side down for 4–5 minutes until crispy, then flip and cook 2–3 minutes. Transfer to plate.
  • Melt butter in the same pan, add garlic, and sauté 30 seconds. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and broth; simmer 2–3 minutes.
  • Return salmon to pan briefly, spoon sauce over, sprinkle with parsley or dill, and serve with lemon slices.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of paprika or chili flakes during seasoning.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Salmon