Simple Healthy Garlic Salmon with Lemon and Parsley
This simple and healthy recipe features pan-seared salmon infused with a zesty garlic, lemon, and parsley sauce. It's quick to prepare and perfect for a nutritious meal.
Equipment
- Paper towels
- Small bowl
- Large oven-safe skillet (cast iron)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 Salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each, skin on or off)
- 4-6 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 Lemon (for juice and slices)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Optional
- Pinch of paprika or dash of onion powder for the sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat salmon fillets dry and season generously with salt and black pepper.
Garlic Sauce
- Combine minced garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, and optional seasonings in a small bowl.
Cooking
- Heat an oven-safe skillet with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear salmon skin-side down for 3-5 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Flip the salmon, pour the garlic sauce over each fillet, and finish cooking in the oven or on the stovetop until cooked through.
Serving
- Garnish with fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley, then serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinating the salmon in the garlic sauce for 15-20 minutes before cooking can enhance the taste. Be careful not to overcook the salmon, as it can dry out quickly. The internal temperature for cooked salmon should reach 145°F (63°C).