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Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce Salmon

Irresistible Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce Salmon in 20 Minutes

This Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce Salmon is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon 6 oz each, a perfect source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
  • Salt to taste, enhances the natural flavor.
  • Pepper to taste, adds warmth.
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter creates a rich, creamy base.
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced, infuses aromatic goodness.
  • 1 whole Lemon zested and juiced, brightens the sauce.

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt the Butter: Place a skillet over medium heat and add 4 tablespoons of butter. Allow it to melt gently.
  2. Sauté the Garlic: Add 4 minced cloves of garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes until golden and fragrant.
  3. Add Lemon and Seasonings: Stir in the zest and juice of 1 lemon, then season generously with salt and pepper. Stir well.
  4. Cook the Salmon Fillets: Place 4 salmon fillets skin side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  5. Flip and Finish Cooking: Flip the salmon and cook for another 4-5 minutes until fully cooked through.
  6. Drizzle the Sauce: Once cooked, drizzle the warm garlic lemon butter sauce over the salmon and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose high-quality fresh salmon for the best flavor. Serve immediately for the best experience.

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