Description
This delicious pan-seared salmon is quick to prepare and full of flavor, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillet, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by cutting the salmon into bite-sized pieces.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbling.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Carefully add the salmon pieces in a single layer; cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the salmon and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- Adjust garlic and lemon juice to taste.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg