Description
These Garlic Butter Salmon Bites are a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish featuring tender, perfectly cooked salmon pieces sautéed in a flavorful garlic butter sauce with fresh lemon juice and parsley. Cooked on the stovetop, this recipe delivers a quick, elegant meal perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 1 pound salmon (about 1″ thick, skin removed)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Cooking
- 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
- Prepare the salmon: Cut the salmon into 1″ pieces and pat dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Heat the pan: Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter to a large skillet and place over medium-high heat until hot.
- Cook salmon bites: Place the salmon pieces in the hot skillet and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes. Then, use tongs to turn the pieces, browning all sides and cooking through for an additional 2-3 minutes. Transfer the cooked salmon to a plate.
- Make garlic butter sauce: Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for about a minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic. Remove the skillet from heat.
- Combine and serve: Return the salmon to the skillet, drizzle with lemon juice, and sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top. Gently toss to coat the salmon evenly in the garlic butter sauce. Serve immediately, adding extra salt and pepper if desired.
Notes
- Patting the salmon dry before cooking helps achieve a better sear and crust.
- Do not overcook the salmon to keep it tender and juicy.
- You can adjust the garlic amount to your taste preference.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a light salad for a complete meal.
- If unavailable, lemon juice can be substituted with lime juice or a small splash of white wine vinegar.
