Description
A high-protein, restaurant-quality dinner that comes together in under fifteen minutes. This recipe features perfectly seared salmon fillets bathed in a fragrant lemon-garlic butter sauce. The technique ensures a crisp, golden crust while maintaining a tender, moist interior. It is the ultimate efficient weeknight meal for health-conscious food lovers who refuse to compromise on flavor, utilizing fresh herbs and clean pantry staples to achieve a vibrant and satisfying fish dish.
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Kosher salt to taste
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear.
Season the flesh side of the salmon lightly with salt.
Heat one tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Place the fillets in the skillet and sear for 4 minutes undisturbed to develop a crust.
Flip the fillets carefully.
Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and the minced garlic to the pan.
Cook for another 4 minutes, basting the fish frequently with the garlic butter.
Splash the fresh lemon juice over the fish and top with chopped parsley before removing from heat.
Notes
Ensure the fish is completely dry before placing it in the skillet to prevent steaming instead of searing.
Use a non-stick or well-seasoned cast iron skillet for the best golden-brown crust.
Serve immediately while the butter sauce is warm and aromatic.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 8
- Category: Trending
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
