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Garlic Butter Parmesan Salmon

Garlic Butter Parmesan Salmon
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This Garlic Butter Parmesan Salmon recipe offers a quick, indulgent, and flavorful meal ready in under 30 minutes. Featuring tender, flaky salmon fillets topped with a rich garlic butter Parmesan sauce and finished with fresh parsley and lemon juice, this dish combines nutritious omega-3 rich fish with a crispy golden crust perfect for satisfying weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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Salmon Preparation

  • 4 salmon fillets (fresh or thawed, skin-on, about 6 ounces each)

Garlic Butter Parmesan Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, freshly minced
  • 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Seasoning and Cooking

  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry using paper towels to ensure a crispy crust when cooking. Lightly season both sides of the fillets with salt and pepper. Set aside while you prepare the sauce.
  2. Make the Garlic Butter Parmesan Sauce: In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, taking care not to brown it. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
  3. Cook the Salmon: Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and easily releases from the pan. Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 3 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Combine and Finish: Reduce the heat to low, then pour the garlic butter Parmesan sauce over the salmon in the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the fillets as it simmers for 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley just before serving.

Notes

  • Choose fresh, wild-caught salmon fillets for the best flavor and texture.
  • Do not overcook the salmon; remove it from heat as soon as it flakes easily with a fork.
  • Ensure the pan is hot before placing the salmon skin-side down and avoid moving the fillets to get a crisp skin.
  • Use freshly minced garlic rather than pre-minced for optimal flavor and aroma.
  • Grate Parmesan cheese freshly to achieve a better melting texture and more nuanced flavor.

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Keywords: garlic butter salmon, parmesan salmon, quick salmon recipe, healthy salmon, weeknight dinner, omega-3 fish

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