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Easy lemon garlic salmon dish with fresh herbs and lemon slices

Easy Lemon Garlic Salmon

A bright and citrusy salmon dish that pairs flaky salmon with zesty lemon, fragrant garlic, and a touch of butter for a comforting weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 fillets salmon fillets (about 6–8 oz each) skin-on or skinless based on preference
  • 2 tablespoons butter for cooking
  • 1 each lemon (juiced and zested)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • for garnish Fresh parsley

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then place them in the skillet, skin-side down.
  4. Cook for about 4–5 minutes, then carefully flip the fillets.
  5. Drizzle lemon juice and zest over the fillets and cook for an additional 4–5 minutes or until cooked through.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Choose salmon fillets of even thickness for uniform cooking. Keep skin-side down first to help crisp the skin. You can also substitute butter with olive oil for a dairy-free option.