Salmon with Lemon Butter

This Salmon with Lemon Butter recipe combines fresh salmon with a tangy lemon butter sauce for a delicious weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 2 fillets

Course: DINNER RECIPES

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salmon

2 fillets fresh salmon Choose vibrant and firm fillets.
to taste salt
to taste pepper

For the Lemon Butter Sauce

4 tablespoons unsalted butter Ensure it's softened for easy melting.
1 medium lemon Juiced.
2 cloves garlic Minced.
1 tablespoon soy sauce

For Garnish

to taste fresh herbs Parsley or dill.

Equipment

Skillet

Method

Preheat your skillet over medium heat and melt the unsalted butter until bubbly and fragrant.
Pat dry the fresh salmon fillets with a paper towel and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
Place the seasoned fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes without moving them.
Mix the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and soy sauce together in a bowl, then drizzle over the cooking salmon.
Flip the fillets carefully using a spatula and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the salmon flakes easily.
Garnish your salmon with fresh herbs and drizzle any remaining lemon butter sauce over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Serve with a side of steamed veggies for a balanced meal.

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