Flaky, juicy salmon glazed in rich garlic butter — simple, romantic, and restaurant-level delicious!
🧾 Description
salmon is pan-seared and basted in a silky garlic butter sauce until golden on the outside and tender inside. It’s quick, elegant, and packed with flavor — perfect for a cozy dinner or date night 🍽️✨
🛒 Ingredients
🐟 Salmon
2–4 salmon fillets 🐠
Salt & black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tbsp olive oil
🧄 Garlic Butter Sauce
3 tbsp butter 🧈
4 garlic cloves (minced) 🧄
1 tsp lemon juice 🍋
1 tsp honey (optional 🍯)
1 tsp parsley 🌿
Chili flakes (optional 🌶️)
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🐟 1. Season salmon
Pat salmon dry
Season with salt, pepper, paprika
🔥 2. Sear salmon
Heat olive oil in pan
Place salmon skin-side down
Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden
🧄 3. Make garlic butter
Lower heat
Add butter + garlic
Stir until fragrant (don’t burn garlic)
🧈 4. Baste
Spoon garlic butter over salmon continuously
Let it soak in flavor
🍋 5. Finish
Add lemon juice + parsley
Optional: honey for sweet glaze kick 🍯
🍽️ Serve
Best with:
Rice 🍚
Mashed potatoes 🥔
Roasted veggies 🥦
🔥 Flavor Profile
Buttery & rich 🧈
Garlicky aroma 🧄
Light citrus freshness 🍋
Tender flaky salmon 🐟
💪 Nutrition (approx. per serving)
Calories: 350–550 kcal
Protein: 30–40g 💪
Fat: 20–35g
Carbs: very low
