Pan-Seared Salmon with Garlic Butter and Basil

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Tender salmon fillets pan-seared and topped with a rich garlic butter sauce infused with dried basil and fresh lemon juice. This seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, garlic powder, dried basil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 International cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets and season both sides with 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon dried basil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt 2 tablespoons butter until foaming. Add the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the edges are crispy and golden.
  3. Step 3: Flip the salmon and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through and opaque.
  4. Step 4: Remove salmon from skillet and pour 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice into the pan. Let it bubble for 30 seconds to deglaze, then spoon the garlic butter sauce over the salmon before serving.

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