Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

A simple yet flavorful salmon dish featuring a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a quick, healthy dinner that's rich in taste and nutrients.

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 heat. 3. Place the salmon fillet skin-side down and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp. 4. Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through. 5. In the last 2 minutes, add butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the pan. 6. Spoon the melted lemon garlic butter over the salmon continuously. 7. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. 8. Serve immediately with your favorite side.

1 salmon fillet (about 150g) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 lemon (juice and zest) Salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon olive oil Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)