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Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

Succulent Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce in 20 Minutes

Try this Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce for a quick, flavorful dinner that’s ready in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon about 6 oz each
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or substitute with butter
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter add more for richness
  • 1 teaspoon Honey optional
For Garnishing
  • to taste Fresh Parsley chopped, optional
  • 1 slices Lemon for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season salmon fillets generously with salt and black pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
  2. Place the salmon skin-side down in the skillet and cook for about 4 minutes until golden. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  3. In a separate saucepan, melt 1 teaspoon of butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add chicken broth and lemon juice to the saucepan, letting it simmer until slightly reduced.
  5. Stir in the remaining butter and honey until incorporated, then let the sauce thicken.
  6. Transfer cooked salmon to plates, drizzle with garlic lemon butter sauce, and garnish with parsley and lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For a complete meal, serve with steamed asparagus or quinoa salad.

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