Garlic Butter Salmon Bites
This garlic butter salmon bites recipe pairs flaky salmon with a really simple, silky buttery garlic sauce that has a burst of fresh lemon! It's ready in just 20 minutes.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon (about 1" thick) skin removed
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cut the salmon into 1" pieces and pat it dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt & pepper.
- Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the pan is HOT, add the salmon in and cook for 2 minutes undisturbed, then turn it using tongs until browned on all sides and cooked through (about another 2-3 minutes). Transfer to a plate.
- Turn the heat down to medium-low. Add the remaining butter to the pan and let it melt. Stir in the garlic. Continue stirring for a minute or so until the garlic is just cooked (don't let it burn). Take the skillet off the heat once it's done.
- Add the salmon back to the skillet, along with the lemon juice and parsley. Toss gently to combine, and serve immediately with extra salt & pepper if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 579mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
