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Garlic Butter Salmon

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This easy garlic butter salmon recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor at home with juicy, flaky salmon fillets bathed in a rich, garlicky butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, it’s quick, healthy, and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on or skinless)
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter (about 5 1/3 tablespoons)
  • 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (smoked or regular)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika. Let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Stir in lemon juice and half the chopped parsley.
  3. If using the oven, preheat to 400°F (200°C). On the stovetop, heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Place salmon fillets, skin-side down if using skin-on, into the hot pan. Sear for 3-4 minutes without moving until the edges look opaque and the bottom is golden.
  5. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the salmon. Use a spoon to baste the tops of the fillets.
  6. To finish cooking: For the oven method, transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 5-8 minutes, depending on thickness. For stovetop only, lower heat to medium, cover loosely, and cook another 5-7 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with remaining parsley and garnish with lemon slices if desired. Spoon extra garlic butter from the pan over the fillets before serving.

Notes

For dairy-free, use plant-based butter. Let salmon rest 2-3 minutes before serving for juicier results. Don’t overcook—salmon is done when it flakes easily and is just opaque in the center. Try adding a splash of white wine to the butter for extra flavor. Leftovers are great flaked over salads or tossed with pasta.

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