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Lemon Garlic Salmon
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 2
Quick, simple yet elegant. Use real butter to acquire the best flavor. Serve with lemon wedges and a sprig of parsley.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
2 (4 ounce) salmon fillets
1 lemon
lemon wedge
parsley
Directions:
1. Sprinkle salmon fillets on both sides with lemon pepper.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium high heat; watch carefully not to burn.
3. Stir in garlic.
4. Place salmon in pan.
5. Cook for 10 minutes per inch of thickness, or until fish flakes when tested with a fork.
6. Flip fillets halfway through cooking to brown on both sides.
7. Sprinkle with lemon juice before serving.
8. Serve with lemon wedges and a sprig of parsley.
9. Serves 2.
10. **If you do not have lemon pepper available, use a little fresh lemon zest mixed with freshly ground black pepper as an alternative.
By RecipeOfHealth.com