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Garlic Butter Salmon

Delicious Garlic Butter Salmon Ready in 20 Minutes

This Garlic Butter Salmon is a quick and easy dish that promises rich flavors and elegance, ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 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
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper freshly cracked
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika or regular paprika
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter high-quality
  • 3 cloves Minced garlic freshly minced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice or lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest optional
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/4 cup White wine or vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard for a tangy depth
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh dill chopped
  • 1 whole Lemon wedges
  • to taste Flaky sea salt
  • to taste Cracked black pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry and season with sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Allow to rest for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil and sear the salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes.
  3. Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until opaque and flaky. Remove from pan.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and white wine. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it, adding parsley, dill, and heavy cream.
  7. Plate the salmon, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with lemon wedges and seasonings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish is quick to prepare and highly adaptable for various dietary needs. Enjoy cooking!

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