Description

Perfecting a Garlic Butter Salmon is a rite of passage for any home cook looking to bridge the gap between simple weeknight meals and gourmet dining. This dish relies on the elegant synergy of high-quality fats and the delicate, flaky texture of well-sourced fish.

Ingredients

Scale

4 (6-ounce) portions Fresh Salmon Fillets
4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
4 large cloves Fresh Garlic Cloves
1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
To taste Kosher Salt
1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley, chopped
1 Tablespoon High-Smoke Point Oil

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Remove salmon fillets from the refrigerator 15 to 20 minutes before cooking
Pat the skin and flesh of the salmon dry with a paper towel
Season both sides of the fillets with Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat, place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes
Carefully flip the fillets, lower heat to medium, and add butter to the pa
Once butter melts and foams, add minced garlic and baste the salmon with the garlic butter
Add lemon juice and fresh parsley to the butter and remove from heat immediately

Notes

To prevent overcooking, pull the salmon when the internal temperature hits 125°F (51°C).

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Searing and Basting
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: To taste
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 100mg