Description
A quick and delightful weeknight dish featuring perfectly seared salmon in a rich garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless and boneless salmon fillets (180g/6oz each)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp garlic (about 2 cloves, finely minced)
- 90g / 6 tbsp salted butter (cut into cubes or unsalted plus 1/4 tsp salt)
- 1 tsp lemon juice (plus more to taste)
- 2 tsp parsley (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon: Gently remove the salmon from the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Sear the salmon: Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon, presentation side down, and sear for about three minutes until golden.
- Flip and add butter: Turn the salmon and cook for an additional minute, then add the butter to the pan to melt.
- Baste the salmon: Add minced garlic and baste the salmon with the melted butter for about a minute and a half.
- Remove from heat: Check the internal temperature aiming for about 122°F and let the fillets rest for three minutes.
- Add lemon juice: Add a splash of lemon juice to the warm butter for acidity.
- Serve: Place the salmon on serving dishes, drizzle with garlic butter, and sprinkle with parsley.
Notes
Ensure the salmon is at room temperature before cooking to promote even cooking. Use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with butter sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg