Quick Garlic Butter Salmon (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, finely minced
→ Seasonings and Garnish
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
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1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped)
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Lemon wedges for serving
# Instructions:
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Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
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Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it becomes bubbly, watching carefully to prevent browning.
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Place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if they have skin) in the melted butter. Let them cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes to develop a nice golden crust.
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Carefully flip the fillets and scatter the minced garlic around them in the pan. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes until the salmon is just cooked through.
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Pour the fresh lemon juice over the salmon and sprinkle with parsley. Let everything cook together for one more minute to meld the flavors.
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Transfer to serving plates, spoon the fragrant garlic butter sauce over each fillet, and garnish with fresh lemon wedges.
# Notes:
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Use fresh, high-quality salmon for the best results
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Pairs perfectly with steamed vegetables or rice
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Can be made with either fresh or dried parsley