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lemon butter salmon

Lemon Butter Seared Salmon Recipe

Calories208 kcal
Carbohydrates1.9 g
Fat12.8 g
Protein22.3 g
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb salmon - cut into 4 fillets
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 3 cloves of garlic - minced
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, and dried dill.
  • Melt butter over medium high heat in a medium sized skillet. Add in garlic, and sauce until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Place salmon skin side up in the pan and sear for 4 minutes. Flip salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until barely pink in the middle.
  • Squeeze fresh lemon juice over top of salmon, and sprinkle with fresh dill, if desired.

Notes

The entire recipe makes 4 servings
The serving size is 1 fillet
 

Nutrition

Calories: 208 kcal (10%)Carbohydrates: 1.9 g (1%)Protein: 22.3 g (45%)Fat: 12.8 g (20%)Saturated Fat: 4.7 g (29%)Cholesterol: 65 mg (22%)Sodium: 92 mg (4%)Potassium: 470 mg (13%)Fiber: 0.1 gSugar: 1.5 g (2%)Calcium: 40 mg (4%)Iron: 0.9 mg (5%)