Zesty Garlic Butter Salmon Skillet for a Crowd
This recipe features salmon fillets cooked to perfection in a skillet with a zesty garlic butter sauce, finished with fresh lemon and parsley. It's ideal for serving a group, offering a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Paper towels
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2-2.5 pounds Salmon fillets skin on or off, cut into 8 portions
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
- 6-8 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Lemon large, cut into wedges for serving, and 1-2 tablespoons of juice for the skillet
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- Salt To taste
- Freshly ground black pepper To taste
- Red pepper flakes Optional for a kick: A pinch of
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Pat salmon fillets dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place salmon skin-side down in the hot skillet and sear for 4-6 minutes, until crispy and halfway cooked.
- Flip the salmon, reduce heat to medium, add melted butter and minced garlic, then continuously spoon the garlic butter over the salmon for 3-5 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove from heat, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon, and garnish with chopped parsley; serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
Ensure salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for food safety. For best results, use a high-quality olive oil and fresh ingredients.