Lemon Garlic Salmon

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Description

Fresh salmon needs very little preparation. These salmon fillets are cooked in good, sweet butter and minced garlic, and then sprinkled with a little lemon juice. If you’d like a little more kick and a fancy presentation, caramelize onions and serve them atop the cooked salmon.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 2 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
  • 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Season salmon fillets on both sides with lemon pepper.
  2. In a large skillet
  3. melt butter over medium-high heat; stir in garlic. Place salmon in the skillet; cook for 10 minutes per inch of thickness
  4. or until fish flakes when tested with a fork
  5. flipping salmon halfway through to brown on both sides. Sprinkle with lemon juice before serving.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 2

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