Classic Garlic Butter Salmon Skillet
This classic garlic butter salmon skillet recipe delivers perfectly cooked, flaky salmon with a rich and aromatic garlic butter sauce. It is a simple yet elegant dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal or special occasion.
Equipment
- Large Oven-Safe Skillet
- Paper Towels
- Fork
- Spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Salmon Fillets skin-on or skin-off, about 1-inch thick
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter divided
- 4-5 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Lemon half for juice, half for wedges for serving
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon skin-side down for 4-6 minutes until crispy.
- Flip the salmon and cook on the other side for 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant for 30-60 seconds.
- Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the salmon and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove from heat, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon, and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure your skillet is oven-safe if you plan to finish the salmon in the oven for thicker fillets. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.