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Garlic Butter Salmon Steak

Garlic Butter Salmon Steak: Quick, Easy, and Irresistibly Delicious

This Garlic Butter Salmon Steak is a quick and easy dish that combines rich flavors for a delightful meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2 steaks
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon Fillet fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or avocado oil
For the Garlic Butter
  • 4 tablespoons Butter or vegan butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan
  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter until bubbly, then stir in minced garlic. Simmer for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Marinate the salmon fillet for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  3. Preheat the oven to broil at high temperature (around 500°F or 260°C).
  4. Heat the garlic butter over medium heat, add the salmon fillet skin-side down, and sear for 4-5 minutes.
  5. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven for 3-5 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flaky.
  6. Remove from oven, let rest for a minute, and serve drizzled with remaining garlic butter. Garnish with parsley or lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1steakCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish is best enjoyed immediately but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to retain moisture and flavor.

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