SALMON IN GARLIC HERB BUTTER

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This recipe is so easy!! I have made the garlic herb butter for years. I experimented with the butter and skinless salmon filets. My friend loved the leftovers and asked for the recipe so I thought I would share it.

Provided by Chef Momma Sue

Categories     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 steaks, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 salmon steaks (skin removed)
5 tablespoons garlic butter (recipe below)
1 small onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 lemons, juice of or 1/4 cup bottled lemon juice
kosher salt
pepper
1/4-1/2 cup heavy whipping cream or 1/4-1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • For butter, mix all ingredients in a food processor or by hand with a rubber spatula and store covered in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Salt and pepper both sides of salmon.
  • Melt butter in non-stick pan. Saute onion and garlic until soft, approximately 3-4 minutes.
  • Add salmon steaks to the pan, pushing onions and garlic to the side and around the salmon. Cook salmon approximately 4-5 minutes and then flip.
  • Add the lemon juice, squeezing over the salmon as it cooks.
  • Cook salmon an additional 4-5 minutes or until it flakes easily. Remove salmon from the pan and keep warm.
  • Add another 2-3 Tablespoons of butter to the pan. Allow to melt before adding cream or milk.
  • Bring butter/onion/milk mixture to a simmer. Simmer 1 - 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Pour over salmon steaks and serve. Garnish with parsley if desired.

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