A tender and flavorful salmon recipe, cooked to perfection with a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce that complements the fish beautifully.

4 salmon fillets

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

Juice and zest of 1 lemon

1 teaspoon dried thyme

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Lemon wedges (for serving)

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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
Once the skillet is hot, place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the skin is crispy.
Flip the salmon fillets and add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir the butter and garlic around the fillets, letting them cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add the lemon juice and zest to the skillet, spooning the buttery garlic sauce over the fillets.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 7-10 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the skillet from the oven and garnish the salmon with fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter sauce.

Try fresh herbs like dill or rosemary in place of thyme for a different flavor profile.

For even crispier skin, place the salmon under the broiler for the last minute or two of cooking.

For more sauce, double the butter and lemon, and pour extra over vegetables or rice.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat at 300°F (150°C) for 10 minutes or in a skillet on low heat.