What ingredients do you need for garlic butter salmon?

Key ingredients include 4 salmon fillets (180g/6oz each), 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic, 6 tablespoons butter, 1 to 1.5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish. Each ingredient adds essential flavor, juiciness, and aroma to the dish.

How do you make garlic butter salmon?

Start by bringing salmon to room temperature then seasoning it. Sear salmon presentation-side down in hot olive oil for 3 minutes, flip and cook for 1 minute. Add butter and garlic, then baste continuously for 1.5 minutes until aromatic and the fish is cooked to 506C (1226F) internal temperature for medium-rare. Remove, add lemon juice to the butter, and serve with parsley.

Should you broil the salmon for a crispy finish?

Broiling salmon can provide a crispier top and caramelized flavor, but searing in a skillet as in this recipe also yields a golden crust. Both methods ensure safely cooked salmon; broiling is optional depending on texture preference.

Whats the best way to check if salmon is cooked?

Using a food thermometer is the most accurate method; remove salmon from heat at 506C (1226F) for medium-rare, allowing carryover heat to raise it to 536C (1276F). Visual cues include flesh turning opaque and easily flaking with a fork, but temperature control is preferred to avoid overcooking.

Garlic Butter Salmon: Quick Zesty Sheet Pan Recipe

Description

🍋 Enjoy a burst of fresh flavors with Zesty Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon – a quick one-pan meal ready in minutes!
🐟 Indulge in tender, flaky salmon enriched with creamy, buttery garlic lemon sauce, perfect for a delightful dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

4 salmon fillets, about 180g/6oz each, skinless or skin-on
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic (about 2 cloves), finely minced
6 tablespoons butter, cut into cubes (use salted or unsalted with an additional 1/4 teaspoon salt if needed)
1 to 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed, plus more to taste
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley for garnishing

Instructions

1. Remove salmon from the fridge 30 minutes prior to cooking to reach room temperature. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon presentation-side down and sear for 3 minutes until golden. Flip and cook the other side for 1 minute.
3. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted and foamy, add garlic and continuously spoon the butter over the salmon for about 1.5 minutes while tilting the pan to pool the butter.
4. Check the internal temperature, removing from heat at 50°C/122°F for medium-rare, allowing it to rest and rise to 53°C/127°F.
5. Keep butter warm off the heat and incorporate lemon juice.
6. Serve salmon with a drizzle of garlic butter, garnished with parsley.

Notes

🧄 For more flavor, use skinless salmon to allow better penetration of garlic butter. Start with skin-side up if using skin-on and flip for basting.
🔪 Finely chop garlic to avoid burning; avoid using a garlic press.
🥄 Continuous basting with the foaming butter is essential for a juicy and flavorful outcome.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Rest: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Searing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 fillet
Calories: 464
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 531mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 147mg