Salmon with Garlic Butter

This Salmon with Garlic Butter recipe features perfectly seared salmon fillets drizzled with a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce. It's a quick and satisfying low-carb dish that brings together the savory flavors of butter and garlic with the fresh taste of salmon.

Ingredients

• Salmon fillets - 2 (about 150g each)
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Butter - 50g
• Garlic cloves - 3 (minced)
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons (chopped)
• Lemon - 1 (for juice and garnish)

Steps

1. Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Add the salmon fillets to the skillet, skin-side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
4. Carefully flip the salmon fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until they are cooked through and flake easily with a fork.
5. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
6. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the butter.
7. Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
8. Stir in the chopped parsley and the juice of half a lemon.
9. Drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the cooked salmon fillets and garnish with lemon slices and extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 38 g
• Carbs: 1 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 32 g
• Saturated Fat: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart health.
• High in protein, aiding muscle repair and growth.

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