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Easy Flaky Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon Recipe

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This flaky lemon garlic butter salmon is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that comes together in under 20 minutes. The salmon is cooked gently in a garlic-infused butter sauce, resulting in tender, melt-in-your-mouth flakes with a bright lemon finish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 large lemon (zest and juice)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Remove salmon from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. Pat fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Zest the lemon using a microplane or fine grater. Cut the lemon in half and set aside.
  3. Place an ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add butter and let it melt completely. Add sliced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant and just starting to turn golden.
  4. Place salmon fillets in the skillet, presentation side down (or skin-side down if skin-on). Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until a golden crust forms.
  5. Flip salmon carefully. Add lemon zest and squeeze the juice of half the lemon into the pan. Spoon garlic butter over the fillets. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 6-10 minutes, depending on thickness (8 minutes for 1-inch thick fillets). Salmon is done when it flakes easily and internal temperature reaches 125°F to 130°F.
  6. Remove skillet from oven and let salmon rest for 2 minutes. Spoon garlic butter sauce over fillets, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Pat the salmon dry for a good sear. Watch the garlic closely to prevent burning. Use an instant-read thermometer for perfectly cooked salmon. Let the salmon rest for 2 minutes before serving. Double the sauce if serving with rice or bread.

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