Salmon with Lemon Butter

This Salmon with Lemon Butter dish is a delightful blend of fresh flavors, perfectly seared salmon fillets complemented by a rich, zesty lemon butter sauce. It's a quick and healthy low-carb Italian-inspired dinner that showcases the natural taste of salmon.

Ingredients

• Salmon fillets - 2 (approximately 150g each)
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Butter - 50g
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Once the oil is hot, place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
4. Gently flip the salmon fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
5. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside on a plate, keeping it warm.
6. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add 50g of butter, allowing it to melt.
7. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
8. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest, mixing well to combine, and let it simmer for about 1 minute.
9. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
10. Pour the lemon butter sauce over the cooked salmon fillets and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 2 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health.
• High in protein, supporting muscle maintenance and repair.

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