SALMON FILLETS AND LEMON BUTTER SAUCE

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This is a very quick and easy to prepare recipe. You can also bake the fillets, but in this recipe I fry the fillets. Still just as quick and tasty!

Provided by Leeka Loves Cooking

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 salmon fillets (About 1-inch thick)
1/4 cup butter
4 tablespoons lemon juice
salt
pepper
garlic powder
dried thyme
2 tablespoons oil (I like olive oil, but any oil will work)

Steps:

  • Season salmon fillets with salt, pepper, garlic powder and thyme. Turn salmon over and repeat. Using your hands, rub seasoning into salmon. Let marinate for a minimum of 10 minutes.
  • In medium non-stick skillet heat oil over medium to high heat.
  • Add salmon and cook for 4 minutes.
  • Gently turn salmon over and repeat.
  • While waiting for your salmon to cook, microwave butter until melted. Usually about 30-40 seconds.
  • Add lemon juice to melted butter and mix.
  • Remove salmon from pan and place on dish.
  • Spoon lemon butter sauce over the top of each salmon fillet.
  • Suggestion:.
  • Serve with warm rice and add a side of freshly steamed veggies such as fresh cut green beans and sliced almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 176.8, Sodium 339.9, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 65.4

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