Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

A flavorful and tender salmon fillet pan-seared to perfection, topped with a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a quick, healthy, and satisfying main dish.

Steps

1. Pat the salmon fillet dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. 2. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. 3. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until crispy. 4. Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through. 5. Reduce heat to low, add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. 6. Once butter melts and garlic is fragrant, add lemon juice and zest. 7. Spoon the lemon garlic butter sauce over the salmon. 8. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.

1 salmon fillet (about 6 oz) 1 tablespoon butter 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 lemon (juice and zest) Salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon olive oil Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)