Garlic Lemon Butter Salmon
This Garlic Lemon Butter Salmon is SO EASY! A buttery, garlicky sauce with zesty lemon makes a perfect, elegant meal in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Oven-safe Skillet
- Measuring Spoons
- Chef’s knife
- Baking spatula
- Juicer
Ingredients
- 1 lb. salmon fillet fresh
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, for garnish
- lemon sliced, for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure even cooking and a golden finish on the salmon.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, honey, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined to create the flavorful sauce.
- Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil. Place the salmon fillet skin-side down and sear for 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden.
- Carefully pour the garlic lemon butter sauce over the seared salmon, coating it evenly.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let the salmon rest for a couple of minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and sliced lemon before serving.
Notes
- Use wild-caught salmon for richer flavor and firmer texture.
- Allow the salmon to rest after baking to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Adjust cayenne pepper amount to control the heat level to your preference.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness profile.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat gently to maintain texture.