RECIPE for Garlic Butter Salmon With Lemon Sauce 🐟🍋

Want a quick and delicious dinner idea that feels fancy without the hassle? This garlic butter salmon with lemon sauce is your new best friend! It's tender, buttery, flavorful, and ready in less than 30 minutes. Perfect for date night, family dinner, or just spoiling yourself! 😋

There’s just something magical about salmon cooked in garlic butter. It's rich, flaky, and full of flavor. Add some fresh lemon juice, and BOOM — you've got a flavor combo that’s bright, bold, and straight-up addictive. Best of all? You only need one pan and a handful of ingredients to make this deliciousness happen. 🎉

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🛒 Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (skin on or off)
Salt and black pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 garlic cloves, minced
Juice of 1 fresh lemon
Zest of 1 lemon (optional but awesome)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Prep the salmon: Pat the fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
Sear the salmon: Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down (if skin-on) and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving it.
Flip it: Carefully flip the salmon and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until it's cooked through and golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
Make the garlic butter sauce: In the same pan, lower the heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant (don’t burn the garlic!).
Add lemon juice: Stir in fresh lemon juice and zest. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
Bring it together: Return salmon to the pan and spoon sauce over the top. Let it warm through for another minute.
Finish & serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley and garnish with lemon slices. Serve immediately. 🍽️

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🍽️ What to Serve With Garlic Butter Salmon

This dish is super flexible! Here are some easy sides that pair like a dream with the lemon garlic flavors:

Garlic mashed potatoes 🥔
Steamed broccoli or asparagus 🥦
Buttered rice or herbed quinoa 🍚
Simple green salad with vinaigrette 🥗
Crusty bread to mop up that buttery sauce 🥖

🔥 Pro Tips for the Best Salmon

💡 Use fresh garlic: Don’t swap it with garlic powder. The fresh stuff adds a deep, rich flavor to the butter sauce.

🐟 Don’t overcook: Salmon should flake easily and be juicy. Overcooked salmon = sad dinner.

🍋 Adjust lemon to taste: If you're a lemon lover, go crazy. Otherwise, start with less and build up.

💬 Why This Recipe Works

Fast & easy: You’ll have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.
One-pan magic: Minimal dishes, maximum flavor.
Restaurant-worthy: Fancy enough for guests, easy enough for weeknights.
Flavor bomb: Garlic + butter + lemon = 🔥

🧊 Storing Leftovers

Store leftover salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm gently in a skillet over low heat with a splash of water or broth. Avoid microwaving — it dries the salmon fast.

🥗 Make It a Meal

If you want to turn this into a full meal prep plan, just add some roasted veggies, cooked grains, and a lemon wedge. It reheats beautifully and makes healthy eating feel indulgent!

Ready to Cook Like a Pro? 👩‍🍳

This garlic butter salmon with lemon sauce is easy, elegant, and bursting with flavor. Save this recipe, share it, or bookmark it — it’s one of those meals that’ll earn you compliments every time. 🙌

Now go grab that salmon fillet and make some magic happen in the kitchen! 💛

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