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Quick Crispy Garlic Butter Salmon Recipe with Easy Lemon Dill Sauce

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A quick and easy salmon recipe featuring crispy garlic butter salmon with a bright and fresh lemon dill sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.

Ingredients

  • Salmon fillets (skin-on, about 6 oz / 170 g each)
  • Unsalted butter (3 tablespoons)
  • Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
  • Lemon juice (2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed)
  • Fresh dill (2 tablespoons, chopped)
  • Mayonnaise (2 tablespoons)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Olive oil (1 tablespoon)
  • Optional: Red pepper flakes (a pinch)
  • Optional: Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat your salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Let them sit for 5 minutes while you prep the sauce.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, freshly squeezed lemon juice, chopped dill, a pinch of salt, and red pepper flakes if using. Set aside in the fridge.
  3. Place your skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. When the oil shimmers (about 1-2 minutes), add 1 tablespoon of butter and minced garlic. Stir the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Carefully place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Press down gently with a spatula for about 10 seconds to prevent curling. Cook without moving for 4-5 minutes until the skin is golden crispy and releases easily from the pan.
  5. Flip the salmon fillets and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan. Spoon the melted garlic butter over the salmon as it cooks for another 2-3 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily but still moist (internal temperature should reach 125°F / 52°C for medium-rare).
  6. Remove the salmon from the pan and let it rest for 2 minutes. Spoon the lemon dill sauce generously over the top or serve on the side for dipping.

Notes

Pat salmon dry for crispy skin. Use medium-high heat but avoid burning the garlic. Press salmon down early to prevent curling. Do not flip too early to ensure crispiness. The lemon dill sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated. For dairy-free, substitute butter and mayo with plant-based alternatives.

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