Salmon In Garlic Herb Butter Recipe

Name: Salmon In Garlic Herb Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 salmon steaks (skin removed); 5 tablespoons garlic butter (recipe below); 1 small onion, diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 lemons, juice of or 1/4 cup bottled lemon juice; kosher salt; pepper; 1/4 - 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream or 1/4-1/2 cup milk; garlic herb butter; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Servings: persons

4 salmon steaks (skin removed)
5 tablespoons garlic butter (recipe below)
1 small onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 lemons, juice of or 1/4 cup bottled lemon juice
kosher salt
pepper
1/4 - 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream or 1/4-1/2 cup milk
garlic herb butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1
For butter, mix all ingredients in a food processor or by hand with a rubber spatula and store covered in the refrigerator until ready to use.
2
Salt and pepper both sides of salmon.
3
Melt butter in non-stick pan. Saute onion and garlic until soft, approximately 3-4 minutes.
4
Add salmon steaks to the pan, pushing onions and garlic to the side and around the salmon. Cook salmon approximately 4-5 minutes and then flip.
5
Add the lemon juice, squeezing over the salmon as it cooks.
6
Cook salmon an additional 4-5 minutes or until it flakes easily. Remove salmon from the pan and keep warm.
7
Add another 2-3 Tablespoons of butter to the pan. Allow to melt before adding cream or milk.
8
Bring butter/onion/milk mixture to a simmer. Simmer 1 - 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Pour over salmon steaks and serve. Garnish with parsley if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 salmon steaks (skin removed), 5 tablespoons garlic butter (recipe below), 1 small onion, diced, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Salmon In Garlic Herb Butter falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Salmon In Garlic Herb Butter

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