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Garlic Butter Salmon Recipe

Discover our quick garlic butter salmon recipe on CaptiveOnt—10 minutes to a flavor-packed, family-friendly dinner!
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Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Fusion, American
Servings 4 People
Calories 260 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets 180g/6oz each, skinless and boneless
  • 1/2 tsp salt cooking / kosher
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic ~2 cloves , finely minced by hand (don't use a garlic press)
  • 90 g / 6 tbsp salted butter cut into cubes (or unsalted + 1/4 tsp salt)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice plus more to taste
  • 2 tsp parsley finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Season salmon: Take salmon out of fridge 30 minutes prior to cooking. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Sear salmon 3 mins: Heat oil in large non stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon, presentation side (ie. curved side) down, and cook for 3 minutes until golden.
  • Turn, cook 1 min, then add butter: Turn salmon and cook the other side for 1 minute. THEN put the butter in.
  • Baste 1 1/2 minutes: Once butter is melted and foaming, add garlic and immediately start spooning the bubbling butter continuously over the salmon for 1 1/2 minutes. To do this, tilt the pan slightly so the butter pools on one side. Use a large spoon to scoop the butter up and spoon it over the salmon.
  • Remove salmon from stove: Check Internal temperature of salmon. It should be 50°C/122°F for medium-rare (optimum juiciness pull temp). Remove salmon to a plate. Rest for 3 minutes – it will rise to 53°C/127°F. (See Note 2 for internal temperatures)
  • Add lemon juice to butter: Put pan back on unlit stove to keep butter hot. Add lemon juice.
  • Serve: Place salmon on serving plates. Spoon over butter (be judicious, it's rich!), garnish with a sprinkle of parsley. Pictured in the post with Cauliflower Mash and leafy greens with French Vinaigrette.
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Garlic Butter Salmon Recipe

Notes

Classic Pairings:
Enjoy your salmon with creamy mashed potatoes, a crisp Caesar salad, or even a side of buttered corn on the cob. For a heartier meal, serve with rice pilaf or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 34gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 366mgPotassium: 844mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 73IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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