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Easy Garlic Butter Salmon


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  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

A quick and flavorful dish that brings restaurant-quality salmon to your table with a rich garlic butter sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook undisturbed for about 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy.
  4. Flip the salmon and add minced garlic and butter to the pan.
  5. Baste salmon with garlic-infused butter as it finishes cooking for a rich glaze.

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or parsley. Serve with rice or roasted vegetables.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-searing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg