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Salmon is fast. Garlic butter makes everything better. Put them together and you’ve got a dinner that feels fancy but takes less time than ordering takeout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is a one-pan, no-fuss recipe. Crispy skin, tender flesh, and a silky garlic butter sauce that begs to be spooned over rice or roasted veggies. Fifteen minutes. Let’s go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Serves 4.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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4 salmon fillets (6 oz \/ 170g each), skin on or off<\/li>\n\n\n\n
4 tablespoons unsalted butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
4 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh is best)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fridge:<\/strong> Keeps 2-3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat with a splash of water or butter (microwave can dry it out).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Freezer (cooked):<\/strong> Freezes 1-2 months. Thaw overnight in fridge. Reheat at 300\u00b0F for 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make ahead tip:<\/strong> Season salmon up to a day ahead. Keep covered in fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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