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Two perfectly cooked salmon fillets swimming in rich garlic butter sauce, garnished with fresh parsley.

Romantic Garlic Butter Salmon Dinner for Two (Healthy)

This recipe cooks salmon fillets quickly in a skillet, finishing them with a garlic butter baste for a rich flavor.
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Cook Time 9 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets (skinless and boneless) 180g/6oz each
  • 1/2 tsp salt cooking / kosher
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic finely minced by hand (~2 cloves)
  • 6 tbsp salted butter cut into cubes (or unsalted + 1/4 tsp salt)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice plus more to taste
  • 2 tsp parsley finely chopped

Equipment

  • Large non-stick skillet
  • Large spoon

Method
 

  1. Take salmon out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a large non stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon, presentation side down, and cook for 3 minutes until golden.
  3. Turn salmon and cook the other side for 1 minute. Then add the butter.
  4. Once butter is melted and foaming, add garlic. Immediately start spooning the bubbling butter continuously over the salmon for 1 1/2 minutes. Tilt the pan slightly so the butter pools on one side. Use a large spoon to scoop the butter up and spoon it over the salmon.
  5. Check the internal temperature of the salmon. Remove salmon to a plate when it reaches 50°C/122°F for medium-rare. Rest for 3 minutes.
  6. Put the pan back on the unlit stove to keep the butter warm. Add lemon juice.
  7. Place salmon on serving plates. Spoon the butter over the salmon and garnish with a sprinkle of parsley.

Notes

Using skinless salmon allows the butter to seep into the flesh better. If you use skin-on salmon, start cooking skin side up, then flip and start basting when the skin side is down.

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