Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce 

This dish features pan-seared salmon fillets topped with a rich and tangy garlic lemon butter sauce. The combination of tender salmon and the flavorful sauce makes for a delightful and satisfying meal.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

For the Salmon:

• 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 2 teaspoons olive oil

For the Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce:

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced into 1-tablespoon pieces

• 1/2 teaspoon honey

• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

• Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Prepare the Salmon:

   • Remove the salmon fillets from the refrigerator and let them rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes.

   • Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

2. Cook the Salmon:

   • Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Once the oil is shimmering, add the salmon fillets to the skillet.

   • Cook the salmon for about 4 minutes on the first side until golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes on the other side until the salmon is cooked through.

   • Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.

3. Make the Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce:

   • In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.

   • Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

   • Pour in the chicken broth and fresh lemon juice.

   • Let the sauce simmer until it has reduced by half, about 3 minutes.

   • Stir in the diced butter and honey, whisking until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.

   • Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the minced fresh parsley.

4. Serve:

   • Place the cooked salmon fillets on serving plates.

   • Drizzle the garlic lemon butter sauce over the top.

   • Garnish with lemon slices, if desired.

   • Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approximately 347 kcal

• Fat: 21g

• Saturated Fat: 7g

• Cholesterol: 116mg

• Sodium: 81mg

• Potassium: 856mg

• Carbohydrates: 1g

• Fiber: 0g

• Sugar: 1g

• Protein: 36g