Savory Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce Made Easy

A quick and healthy Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce that feels like fine dining.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 2 fillets

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

2 fillets Salmon fresh or thawed frozen
2 tablespoons Olive Oil for searing
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Butter or dairy-free butter for option
2 cloves Garlic minced
½ cup Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice preferably fresh
1 tablespoon Honey or agave syrup or maple syrup as alternatives

For Garnish

2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley finely chopped

Equipment

skillet
saucepan
spatula
measuring spoons

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the freshly minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
Pour in the chicken broth and fresh lemon juice, allowing the mixture to simmer gently for about 3-5 minutes.
Stir in an additional tablespoon of butter and the honey until well combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
Pat the salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Carefully add the salmon fillets skin-side down and sear for about 4-5 minutes.
Gently flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until done.
Drizzle the garlic lemon butter sauce over the salmon and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh salmon fillets and monitor the cooking times based on thickness.

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