Garlic Lemon Salmon - Ready in Just 16 Minutes
Tender pan-seared salmon cooked in a fresh garlic lemon sauce with tomatoes, shallots, and parsley. A quick and flavorful dinner that's ready to serve in just 16 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 3 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 small red chili sliced
- 3 tsbp lemon juice
- lemon Zested
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- Shallots chopped
- Cocktail tomatoes quartered
Instructions
- Sear The Salmon
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the salmon with salt and black pepper.
- Cook the salmon for 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Make the Lemon Garlic Sauce
- Add the chopped shallots, garlic, and sliced red chili to the same pan. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the quartered cocktail tomatoes and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Add the lemon juice and cook for 2 minutes.
- Mix in the lemon zest and cook for 1 minute.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper.
- Stir in the chopped parsley.
Finish the Salmon in the Sauce
- Return the salmon to the pan, cover, and cook for 3 minutes until heated through
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
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Notes
Use fresh salmon for the best texture and flavor.
Fresh lemon juice is recommended instead of bottled juice.
Pair with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Fresh lemon juice is recommended instead of bottled juice.
Pair with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.