Brown Butter Honey Garlic Salmon
Easy dinner recipe with amazing flavor! Crispy outside with a sweet and savory taste that comes together quickly in one pan. Serve with noodles, veggies or salad for a perfect, simple dinner.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) local honey
1 Tablespoons minced garlic
1–2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice (half a lemon)
4 salmon fillets
Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Place butter in cast iron skillet on medium heat. Stirring occasionally for about 3 minutes until butter is browned. Butter will begin to change color to a golden brown, have a nutty smell and the foam will go away.
- Pour in the honey and stir until dissolved. Then add in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Add in lemon juice and stir all together.
- Sprinkle salmon filets with a pinch of salt and then place in the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes each side. Spoon pan juices over tops of salmon occasionally as well. Once finished, transfer to a serving dish.
- Serve with rice, noodles, veggies or a salad. Reserve the brown butter sauce to drizzle over top the salmon after serving as well.