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Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

Easy Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce for Gourmet Nights

This Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce is a quick yet indulgent dish that embodies gourmet elegance.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon Fresh salmon provides the best buttery texture and flavor.
  • to taste Salt Essential for bringing out the salmon's natural flavors.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for bringing out the salmon's natural flavors.
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Adds richness and creates a luxurious mouthfeel.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic imparts aromatic depth.
  • 0.5 cup Chicken Broth Enhances the savory quality; vegetable broth is an alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh lemon juice brightens the sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Provides a hint of sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Used for frying the salmon.
For Garnish
  • to taste Parsley Fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness.

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • non-stick skillet
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 teaspoon of butter until it bubbles, then add 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until golden and fragrant.
  2. Pour in ½ cup of chicken broth and the juice of 1 lemon. Simmer for about 5 minutes until it reduces by half.
  3. Remove from heat and whisk in 2 more tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of honey until fully combined.
  4. Pat the salmon fillets dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick skillet.
  5. Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for about 4 minutes until crispy. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  6. Transfer the fillets to serving plates. Drizzle with the warm garlic lemon butter sauce and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh herbs and ensure your skillet is hot before cooking the salmon.

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