Description
A simple and flavorful pan-seared salmon dish using lemon and garlic for a fresh, comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 2 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Season both sides of the salmon fillets with lemon pepper.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Stir the minced garlic into the melted butter.
- Place the salmon in the skillet.
- Cook for 10 minutes per inch of thickness, flipping the salmon halfway through to brown both sides, until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Sprinkle with fresh lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- This recipe yields 2 servings.
- For best results, use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 100
Keywords: lemon garlic salmon, salmon recipe, easy seafood, healthy dinner, weeknight meal, pan seared salmon, fresh flavors