Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
Description
Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce highlights tender salmon fillets cooked in a non-stick skillet until golden brown on the outside and just cooked through. The sauce is prepared separately by sautéing garlic lightly, then simmering with chicken broth and fresh lemon juice until reduced. Butter and honey are whisked in to create a silky, lightly sweetened sauce. The flavor profile features a bright citrus note balanced by rich butter and mild honey, while parsley garnish adds freshness and color.
This dish can be served as a main course with simple accompaniments like steamed vegetables or rice to absorb the sauce. Optional lemon slices enhance presentation and reinforce the citrus flavor.
The recipe notes suggest an optional increase of butter for a richer sauce if desired, though the minimal butter quantity here maintains a balance. The salmon should be rested to near room temperature before cooking for even doneness, and seasoning with salt and pepper is straightforward. The entire preparation focuses on layering flavors without complexity.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillet about 1-inch thick, skinless
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/4 cup chicken broth low-sodium
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice fresh
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter diced into 1 Tbsp pieces, 1 tsp
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 2 Tbsp parsley fresh, minced
- lemon optional, slices for garnish
Instructions
- Remove salmon fillets from refrigerator and allow to rest at room temperature 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the garlic lemon butter sauce. In a small saucepan, melt 1 tsp butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and saute until lightly golden brown, about 1 - 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice.
- Let sauce simmer until it has reduced by half (to about 3 Tbsp), about 3 minutes. Stir in butter and honey and whisk until combined, set sauce aside.
- Dab both sides of salmon dry with paper towels, season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a (heavy) 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once oil is shimmering add salmon and cook about 4 minutes on the first side until golden brown on bottom then flip and cook salmon on opposite side until salmon has cooked through, about 2 - 3 minutes longer.
- Plate salmon (leaving oil in pan) and drizzle each serving generously with butter sauce, sprinkle with parsley and garnish with lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, add an extra tablespoon or two of butter after simmering.
- Allow salmon to rest at room temperature before cooking for even results.
- Season both sides of salmon with salt and freshly ground pepper just before cooking.
- Use fresh lemon slices for garnish to enhance both flavor and presentation.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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