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Marry Me Salmon Garlic Butter

Marry Me Salmon Garlic Butter
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The Marry Me Salmon Garlic Butter recipe is a quick and elegant dish featuring tender salmon fillets cooked to perfection and topped with a rich, garlicky butter sauce infused with fresh herbs and lemon juice. Ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort and is easily adaptable for various dietary needs.

Ingredients

Salmon

  • Fresh salmon fillets (4 pieces, about 6 oz each)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil (1-2 tablespoons, for cooking)

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • Unsalted butter (4 tablespoons)
  • Fresh garlic (3 cloves, minced)
  • Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or dill – 2 tablespoons chopped)
  • Fresh lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
  • Salt (a pinch)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure the skin crisps up nicely while cooking. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper, then set them aside to rest while you prepare the sauce.
  2. Cook the Salmon: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a little olive oil. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and the salmon is cooked about two-thirds of the way through.
  3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and fresh herbs, gently simmering until fragrant and the butter is infused without browning the garlic. Stir in fresh lemon juice and a pinch of salt to finish the sauce.
  4. Finish Cooking Salmon: Flip the salmon fillets and spoon the garlic butter sauce over them as they cook for another 2-3 minutes. This step seals in moisture and allows the flavors to meld perfectly.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Remove the salmon from the pan, drizzle with any remaining garlic butter sauce, garnish as desired with fresh herbs or lemon wedges, and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic and herbs for the most vibrant flavor.
  • Avoid overcooking the salmon; aim for medium doneness to keep it flaky and juicy.
  • Cook the garlic butter sauce over low heat to prevent burning and bitterness.
  • Let salmon rest for a few minutes before serving to help retain juices.
  • Serve the garlic butter sauce warm and fresh for the best taste experience.

Nutrition

Keywords: salmon, garlic butter, quick dinner, easy seafood recipe, healthy omega-3, weeknight meal, elegant salmon dish, fresh herbs, lemon garlic sauce

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