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One-Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

Crispy pan-seared salmon fillets bathed in a rich, velvety lemon garlic herb butter sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes using one skillet!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Salmon & Seasoning
  • 4 fillets salmon fillets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Lemon Garlic Herb Butter Sauce
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup broth
  • 1 medium lemon wheels
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill

Method
 

Cooking Method
  1. Pat salmon fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels on both sides. Season evenly with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a heavy 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot.
  3. Place salmon fillets flesh-side down in the skillet. Sear undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes until a deep golden, crisp crust forms.
  4. Carefully flip fillets skin-side down. Lower heat to medium and add butter, minced garlic, lemon wheels, low-sodium broth, and fresh lemon juice into the pan.
  5. Tilt skillet slightly and continuously spoon the foaming garlic butter over the salmon for 3 to 4 minutes until opaque and tender (135°F–140°F internal temperature).
  6. Remove from heat immediately. Garnish generously with fresh parsley and dill. Rest for 3 minutes, then serve with pan juices spooned over top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 36gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 390mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 38mgIron: 1.8mg

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