Lemon Butter Salmon
Description
This Lemon Butter Salmon is a simple, elegant dish that comes together in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner. A rich, tangy sauce of butter, garlic, and fresh lemon juice perfectly complements the flaky salmo...
Instructions
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down, press gently for 10 seconds, and cook 4-6 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.
Flip salmon and cook 2-4 minutes on the other side until desired doneness. Remove and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tbsp butter and minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Deglaze pan with white wine or broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer until reduced by half.
Stir in lemon juice and optional capers. Reduce heat to low and whisk in remaining butter one piece at a time. Add parsley.
Return salmon to pan, skin-side up, and spoon sauce over fillets. Serve immediately.