Glazed Garlic Butter Salmon Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 piece Salmon Fillet (skin‑on, about 6 oz each)
• 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for drizzling on salmon)
• 1 tsp Kosher Salt (to season salmon)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.25 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional for a hint of heat)
• 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter (cut into cubes)
• 4 clove Garlic Clove (crushed)
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tbsp Honey (light honey)
• 4 slice Lemon Slice (thin slices for garnish and flavor)

Instructions

1. Oil and Season Salmon

   Drizzle a little vegetable oil over each salmon fillet, rub to coat, then season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper.

   Time: PT5M

2. Melt Butter and Infuse Garlic

   Heat the skillet over medium heat, add 4 tbsp unsalted butter and let it melt, then add the crushed garlic cloves and stir for about 2 minutes until fragrant.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium

3. Sear First Side of Salmon

   Place two salmon fillets skin‑side down (or flesh side if skinless) in the pan and cook for 3 minutes 30 seconds until the edges turn opaque and the bottom is golden.

   Time: PT3M30S

   Temperature: Medium

4. Flip and Cook Other Side

   Turn the fillets over and cook the opposite side for another 3 minutes 30 seconds until the salmon is just cooked through.

   Time: PT3M30S

   Temperature: Medium

5. Remove Salmon and Keep Warm

   Transfer the cooked salmon to a plate and set aside while you finish the glaze.

   Time: PT1M

6. Create Honey‑Lemon Glaze

   Add a splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 tbsp honey, and the lemon slices to the pan. Stir gently over medium‑low heat until the honey dissolves and the sauce thickens slightly.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium-Low

7. Baste Salmon in Glaze

   Return the salmon fillets to the pan, spoon the glaze over them, and baste continuously for 1‑2 minutes until the fish is glossy and fully coated.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium-Low

8. Plate and Serve

   Transfer the glazed salmon to serving plates, drizzle any remaining sauce, garnish with extra lemon slices if desired, and serve immediately.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

10 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

0 g