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Lemon Butter Salmon (Restaurant-Quality)

Three glistening fillets of Lemon Butter Salmon topped with a rich sauce and fresh parsley, served with lemon slices.
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Prepare flaky, restaurant-quality lemon butter salmon quickly at home. This recipe uses simple ingredients for a healthy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium lemon
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • Chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mince 2 garlic cloves. Juice 1 medium lemon for 2 tablespoons of juice. Cut 4 tablespoons unsalted butter into 4 pieces. Pat 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season fillets with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side up in the skillet. Press down on the fillets with a spatula for even browning. Cook without moving for about 5 minutes until the bottom is golden-brown. Transfer the salmon skin-side down to a plate.
  3. Add the butter to the skillet. When melted, add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the lemon juice, remaining 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth. Stir to combine.
  4. Return the salmon to the skillet skin-side down. Cook, spooning some sauce over the salmon as it cooks, until the sauce slightly thickens and the salmon is cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes more. Check the thickest fillet with a thermometer (120 to 130°F for medium-rare, 135 to 145°F for well-done). Taste the sauce and add more salt if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley if you want.

Notes

  • Pressing the salmon down initially helps create a good sear on the skin side.
  • Adjust cooking time based on your preferred doneness for the salmon.

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Keywords: Lemon Butter Salmon, Flaky Fish, Restaurant Quality, Quick Dinner, Healthy Salmon

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