Easy, Juicy, and Full of Garlicky Goodness
Craving something healthy, delicious, and quick? This Garlic Butter Salmon is everything you need in one skillet. Tender, flaky salmon fillets coated in a rich garlic butter sauce—ready in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re cooking for a busy weeknight or a cozy dinner at home, this recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Cooks in less than 25 minutes
- Only a handful of ingredients
- Restaurant-quality flavor at home
- Keto, low-carb, and gluten-free friendly
- Perfect for meal prep or last-minute dinners
How to Make Garlic Butter Salmon
PrintGarlic Butter Salmon Recipe (Quick, Juicy & Flavor-Packed!)
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Quick, juicy garlic butter salmon fillets seared to perfection and bathed in a zesty, garlicky sauce.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp olive oil
Optional: red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil in a skillet. Sear salmon skin-side down for 4–5 minutes.
3. Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes. Remove from pan.
4. Reduce heat. Add butter and melt.
5. Stir in garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
6. Add lemon juice, zest, and optional red pepper flakes.
7. Return salmon to skillet and spoon sauce on top.
8. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use skin-on salmon for extra crispiness.
Serve with rice, roasted veggies, or mashed potatoes.
Add capers or white wine for an elevated twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Serving Ideas
- Garlic butter salmon pairs beautifully with:
- Steamed rice or quinoa
- Roasted asparagus or green beans
- Mashed potatoes or cauliflower mash
- Fresh lemon wedges for brightness
Final Tips
- Don’t overcook the salmon—remove it just as it flakes easily.
- Use fresh garlic, not jarred, for the best flavor.
- You can finish the salmon in the oven if you prefer.
Conclusion
This Garlic Butter Salmon recipe is proof that simple ingredients make magic. Juicy, flavorful, and ready in minutes—it’s the kind of dish you’ll make again and again. Say goodbye to boring dinners and hello to buttery perfection on a plate!
