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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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Salmon fillets: 4 6 oz each
  • Olive oil: 2 tbsp
  • Garlic minced: 3 cloves
  • Vegan butter: 3 tbsp
  • Fresh parsley chopped: 2 tbsp
  • Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
  • Sea salt: ½ tsp
  • Black pepper: ½ tsp

Method
 

  1. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towel.
  2. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Season salmon with salt and pepper.
  4. Place salmon skin-side down, sear 4–5 minutes.
  5. Flip and cook another 3–4 minutes.
  6. Add garlic and butter, swirl to coat fish.
  7. Finish with parsley and lemon juice.
  8. 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.