Easy Garlic Butter Salmon with Lemon and Parsley
This easy garlic butter salmon with lemon and parsley is a delicious and healthy meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- paper towels
- microwave-safe bowl (or saucepan)
- oven-safe skillet
- oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs salmon fillets skin-on preferred, but skinless works
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4-6 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 lemon for juice and optional wedges for serving
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil for searing
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a bowl or saucepan, then stir in minced garlic and chopped parsley to create the garlic butter mixture.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, or 3-4 minutes for skinless, until a crust forms.
- Flip the salmon and spoon half of the garlic butter mixture over the fillets.
- Finish cooking by either baking in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 6-10 minutes, or by reducing stovetop heat to medium-low, covering, and cooking for 5-8 minutes, basting with garlic butter.
Serving
- Remove from heat, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon, and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Drizzle with any remaining garlic butter from the pan before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in a small amount of lemon juice and olive oil for 15 minutes before searing. Adjust garlic and parsley amounts to your personal preference. Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.