Garlic Butter Salmon

Tender salmon fillets seared until the edges are crisp, then finished in a rich garlic butter lemon sauce with fresh parsley.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup chicken broth

Cooking instructions

1. Pat the salmon dry. Season both sides with the salt and black pepper. (about 3 min)
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon skin-side up and cook until golden and crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. (about 5 min) — Medium-high heat
3. Flip the salmon and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 145°F or flakes easily with a fork. Transfer the fillets to a plate. (about 4 min) — Medium-high heat
4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet; cook for 30 seconds, stirring, until fragrant. (about 1 min) — Medium heat
5. Stir in the broth and the juice of half the lemon. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits, until slightly reduced. (about 2 min) — Medium heat
6. Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter sauce over it. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges from the remaining half of the lemon; serve immediately. (about 1 min) — Low heat