Description

This skillet salmon recipe is bursting with flavor from garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs. Quick, juicy, and buttery, it’s your perfect 20-minute dinner fix.

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

5 cloves garlic, minced

Juice of 1 lemon

Zest of 1 lemon

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and cracked black pepper, to taste

Lemon slices (for garnish)

Optional: 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (for a touch of heat)

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Instructions

Sear the Salmon:
Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each fillet for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

Make the Garlic Butter:
Lower heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and stir in the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Add Lemon and Herbs:
Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Let it bubble for 30 seconds to blend the flavors.

Simmer to Finish:
Return the salmon to the skillet. Spoon the lemon garlic butter sauce over each fillet and let simmer for 1–2 more minutes.

Garnish & Serve:
Top with fresh lemon slices and more parsley. Serve with rice, roasted potatoes, or steamed vegetables.

Notes

For extra richness, add a splash of white wine with the lemon juice.

Skin-on salmon works best for crisp texture, but skinless also works beautifully.

Adjust the chili flakes to your spice preference or omit entirely.

Leftovers can be flaked and used over salad or in wraps the next day.

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dinner, Main Course, Seafood
Method: Pan-Searing, Skillet
Cuisine: American