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One-Pan Lemon Butter Salmon Recipe

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  • Author: Amelia
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

One-Pan Lemon Butter Salmon is a quick and elegant dinner featuring tender salmon fillets cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with fresh lemon and herbs. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights while delivering restaurant-quality flavor.

Ingredients

Salmon

  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)

Butter Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Lemon slices, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, then season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning to enhance the flavor.
  2. Heat the Skillet: Place a large skillet on the stovetop over medium-high heat and add the olive oil, allowing it to heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  3. Cook Skin-Side Down: Carefully place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet. Cook undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes, letting the skin crisp up and the fish cook most of the way through.
  4. Flip the Salmon: Gently flip the fillets over using a spatula, then cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, indicating it is fully cooked.
  5. Add Butter and Garlic: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the unsalted butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook the garlic in the butter for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  6. Add Lemon Juice and Zest: Stir in the fresh lemon juice and zest to the butter-garlic mixture, combining well to create a bright, flavorful sauce.
  7. Baste the Salmon: Spoon the lemon butter sauce over each salmon fillet generously to coat them in the rich sauce.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top and garnish with lemon slices before serving to add color and fresh aroma to the dish.

Notes

  • Avoid overcooking the salmon to keep it moist and tender.
  • Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or asparagus for a complete meal.
  • For an easy side, add fresh spinach to the pan during the last few minutes and wilt it in the lemon butter sauce.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired

Find it online: https://justsosweet.com/one-pan-lemon-butter-salmon-recipe/