Lemon Garlic Salmon

Fresh salmon needs very little preparation. These salmon fillets are cooked in good, sweet butter and minced garlic, and then sprinkled with a little lemon juice. If you'd like a little more kick and a fancy presentation, caramelize onions and serve them atop the cooked salmon.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 323 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 2 (4 ounce) fillets salmon

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season salmon fillets on both sides with lemon pepper.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium high heat. Stir in garlic. Place salmon in pan. Cook for 10 minutes per inch of thickness, or until fish flakes when tested with a fork. Flip fillets halfway through cooking to brown on both sides. Sprinkle with lemon juice before serving.