Lemon Butter Sauce Salmon
Discover the secret to making a simple yet irresistible lemon butter sauce for salmon. It adds loads of zesty flavor to a fish fillet.
Servings (Adjustable):
Calories: 836kcal
Ingredients
- 1 piece salmon slab 200 grams
- 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice from one lemon
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 5 to 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill reserve some for garnish
- oil for frying salmon
GARNISH
- 1 to 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- lemon zest from one lemon
Instructions
- Pat dry all sides of salmon.
- In a heated pan with oil, pan sear salmon, skin side up. Sprinkle kosher salt and ground black pepper. Do not move salmon until bottom part starts to turn golden in color, about 3 to 4 minutes upon touching the pan.
- Gently turn salmon to cook the side with skin. Season with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Spoon hot oil over salmon as the salmon skin cooks from below, creating a crispier outer layer. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until salmon is golden and flaky. Do not overcook.
- Transfer salmon into a paper-lined plate. Set aside.
- In another skillet, pour lemon juice then add garlic. Slowly simmer until lemon juice reduces by half.
- Melt butter and stir occasionally. Turn off heat then sprinkle some fresh dill.
- Transfer salmon in a serving plate. Pour lemon butter sauce over salmon slab. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and the remaining fresh dill. Enjoy.
Notes
Cook salmon to your desired doneness. The salmon in this recipe was cooked with a slightly crispy outer layer while retaining the salmon’s flakiness inside.
Take the salmon out of the refrigerator about 15-20 minutes before cooking. Allowing it to come to room temperature helps it cook more evenly and prevents the center from being undercooked while the outside becomes overcooked.
Use fresh lemon juice. Squeeze the juice straight from the fruit rather than relying on store-bought bottled lemon juice.
Use unsalted butter. It gives you better control over seasoning. Choose a high-quality brand of butter for the best taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 836kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 71g | Saturated Fat: 39g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 264mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 1097mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1879IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 2mg