Garlic Butter Salmon Recipe | Juicy Pan-Seared Salmon with Rich Garlic Butter Sauce
Salmon is transformed into an elegant, restaurant-quality meal with this Garlic Butter Salmon recipe. Tender salmon fillets are perfectly pan-seared until golden and flaky, then coated in a rich garlic butter sauce infused with fresh herbs and a splash of lemon juice. The result is a delicious balance of savory, buttery, and citrusy flavors that enhances the natural taste of the salmon.
This easy homemade recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or special occasions. Ready in under 30 minutes, Garlic Butter Salmon pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, rice, roasted asparagus, or a fresh garden salad. Packed with protein and healthy omega-3 fatty acids, it's a nutritious meal that's as satisfying as it is flavorful.
Cooking Method
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4–5 minutes until crispy.
- Flip the fillets carefully and cook for another 3–4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
- Transfer the salmon to a serving plate and keep warm.
- Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, and thyme.
- Simmer the sauce for 1–2 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Spoon the garlic butter sauce generously over the salmon.
- Garnish with additional parsley and serve with fresh lemon wedges.
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