Here’s a simple, flavorful, and versatile salmon recipe you can make at home:
Pan-Seared Garlic Butter Salmon
Serves: 2–3
Ingredients
- 2–3 salmon fillets (6–8 oz each), skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika (optional)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Fresh parsley or dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika if using.
- Heat the pan
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the salmon
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down (if skin is on).
- Cook 4–5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden.
- Flip fillets carefully and cook another 3–4 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Add garlic butter
- Reduce heat to medium, add butter and garlic to the pan.
- Spoon melted butter over the salmon for 1–2 minutes to enhance flavor.
- Serve
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and garnish with fresh parsley or dill.
💡 Tips:
- Salmon cooks quickly; avoid overcooking to keep it moist and tender.
- You can also bake salmon at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes for a hands-off method.
- Pair with roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
If you want, I can also give a honey garlic baked salmon recipe that’s sweet, savory, and perfectly glazed.
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