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Lemon Garlic Salmon

A quick and flavorful lemon garlic salmon recipe that is ready in under 30 minutes, rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Large frying pan or skillet
  • spatula or fish turner
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel.
  2. Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the salmon.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan.
  5. After about 4 minutes, flip the salmon and add minced garlic to the pan.
  6. Drizzle lemon juice over the salmon and sprinkle with lemon zest.
  7. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
  8. Transfer the salmon to a plate and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the salmon marinate in lemon juice and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.