Pan-Seared Salmon with Garlic Butter Recipe
Pan-seared salmon with garlic butter is the kind of dinner that makes you feel classy, even in sweatpants with messy hair.
The sizzling sound in the pan says “chef mode activated,” while the garlic butter aroma whispers, “girl, you’ve got this handled.”
It’s fast, it’s fabulous, and it tastes like you spent hours—when in reality you barely survived another weekday chaos marathon.
Serve it with veggies, pasta, or a wine glass bigger than your problems, and suddenly, life feels downright gourmet.
Pan-Seared Salmon with Garlic Butter Recipe
A golden, pan-seared salmon drenched in garlicky butter sauce, delivering elegance and bold flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Method
- Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towel.
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season salmon with salt and pepper.
- Place salmon skin-side down, sear 4–5 minutes.
- Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes.
- Add garlic and butter, swirl to coat fish.
- Finish with parsley and lemon juice.
- Serve immediately with your side of choice.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 340
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin D: 45%
- Vitamin B12: 30%
- Potassium: 25%
- Iron: 10%
- Magnesium: 8%
Additional Notes/Tips
- For extra crisp skin, don’t move salmon while searing.
- Swap butter for flavored vegan butter to change the vibe.
- Pair with roasted potatoes or quinoa for balance.
