Western
Garlic Herb Butter Salmon
Crisp-skinned salmon basted in garlic-lemon butter — a restaurant-style 18-minute dinner with greens or rice.
About this recipe
Garlic Herb Butter Salmon is a western lunch for 2 that is a fast, high-heat stir-fry — have everything chopped before the wok gets hot., and it takes around 18 min start to finish. We sized it for a small household and ranked it on OneToCook by how much of it you already have in the fridge.
Good to know
* Dietary flags are derived from the listed ingredients — always check labels and your own needs for allergens.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 (250g) salmon fillet buy
- 1/2 lemon buy
- small handful parsley buy
Equipment
Method
- 1
Pat the salmon dry and season. Pan-fry skin-side down in a little oil until crisp, 4 min; flip 2 min.
~7 min
- 2
Lower the heat, add butter, garlic and a squeeze of lemon, and spoon the foaming butter over the fish, 2 min.
~4 min
- 3
Finish with parsley; serve with rice or greens.
~2 min
Smart swaps
Out of something? Try one of these.
- Butter
- neutral oil or olive oil 1:1 (for frying); the dish just loses a little richness.
- Garlic
- garlic powder (¼ tsp per clove) at a push.
- Lemon
- lime, or a small splash of vinegar.
Cook's notes
- Smash each clove with the flat of your knife first — the skin slips off and it minces in seconds. How to mince garlic →
- Do your chopping first (mise en place). With everything prepped, the actual cooking here is only about 15 min.
Storage & leftovers
Cool, then store airtight in the fridge for up to 2–3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout; add a splash of water if it has dried out.
Frequently asked
How long does Garlic Herb Butter Salmon take to make? +
Around 18 min from start to finish, almost all of it hands-on.
How many people does this recipe serve? +
As written it serves 2. To cook for 4, roughly multiply the ingredients — but cook in batches if the pan gets crowded, so things sear instead of steaming.
What equipment do I need? +
You’ll want: induction hob, frying pan / wok. OneToCook only suggests recipes that fit the equipment you tell it you have, so you can filter these out if your kitchen is more minimal.
What can I use if I'm missing an ingredient? +
Common swaps for this dish: Butter → neutral oil or olive oil 1:1 (for frying); the dish just loses a little richness; Garlic → garlic powder (¼ tsp per clove) at a push; Lemon → lime, or a small splash of vinegar. See the full list of smart swaps above.
Can I make Garlic Herb Butter Salmon ahead of time? +
Cool, then store airtight in the fridge for up to 2–3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout; add a splash of water if it has dried out.
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