Salmon with Butter Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this luxurious Salmon with Butter Sauce, a dish that combines tender, flaky salmon with a rich, garlicky butter sauce infused with fresh lemon juice and a hint of savory broth. Perfectly pan-seared to golden perfection, the salmon is bathed in a velvety sauce that’s both zesty and indulgent. This quick and easy recipe is ready in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for busy evenings or an elegant last-minute dinner. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and optional lemon slices, this dish pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the luscious sauce. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or looking for a flavorful way to incorporate more fish into your diet, this salmon recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 pieces lemon slices (optional for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if the skin is on) into the hot skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to medium and add 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the same skillet. Allow the butter to melt completely.
Step 5
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 6
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes to slightly reduce and thicken.
Step 7
Return the cooked salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning the butter sauce over the fish. Let them warm through for 1-2 minutes.
Step 8
Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the salmon and serve immediately, garnished with optional lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (925.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1829.3 |
| Total Fat 156.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 54.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 386mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3639.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 8.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.8g | |
| Protein 107.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 72.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 249.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories