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Easy Garlic Butter Salmon Recipe with Lemon and Fresh Dill for Perfect Dinner

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A quick and easy salmon recipe featuring garlic butter, fresh lemon, and dill that delivers tender, juicy fish with a crispy skin and bright, savory flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 salmon fillets (skin-on, about 6 oz / 170g each)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill (finely chopped)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional: lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon dry using paper towels to remove excess moisture (2 minutes).
  2. Season both sides of the salmon, including the skin, with salt and freshly ground black pepper (1 minute).
  3. In a small bowl, mix the softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and chopped fresh dill until well combined. Set aside (5 minutes).
  4. Heat a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Warm until shimmering but not smoking (3 minutes).
  5. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Press gently with a spatula to ensure even contact. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and salmon is about two-thirds cooked (4-5 minutes).
  6. Flip the salmon gently using a fish spatula and cook for another 2-3 minutes until salmon flakes easily but remains moist inside (2-3 minutes).
  7. Spoon the prepared garlic butter sauce over the salmon in the pan. Let it melt and baste the fillets for 1-2 minutes (1-2 minutes).
  8. Remove the skillet from heat and let the salmon rest for 1-2 minutes. Spoon any remaining garlic butter over the fillets before serving (2 minutes).

Notes

Pat salmon dry to ensure crispy skin. Add garlic butter sauce later in cooking to prevent burning. Flip salmon only once to avoid breaking fillets. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan butter or olive oil. Frozen salmon must be fully thawed and patted dry before cooking. Optionally finish thicker fillets in a 400°F oven for 5-6 minutes after searing.

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