Crispy Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
Servings 4 servings
Calories 355kcal
Ingredients
- 4 skinless salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon slices , optional
Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce:
- 3 tbsp (plus 1 tsp), unsalted butter , cut into cubes
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp honey
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by melting 1 teaspoon butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and saute until lightly golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and lemon juice. Simmer until reduce in half, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter and honey, and whisk until the butter is melted and incorporated. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Rub salmon fillets on both sides with the olive oil and then season with salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon on a hot grill pan, and cook for 4 minutes, or until golden.
- Gently turn over and cook the other side for another 2 to 3 minutes or until just cooked through.
- Remove from the heat and rest for a while. Drizzle the salmon fillets with the sauce, sprinkle with the parsley and garnish with the lemon slices, if desired.
Notes
Recipe adapted: cookingclassy.com
Nutrition
Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 844mg | Vitamin A: 335IU | Vitamin C: 4.4mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1.4mg