Basil Butter Glazed Salmon

This simple and flavorful Basil Butter Glazed Salmon is absolutely delicious and will impress even the non-fish lovers in your life.

Do you ever get in a rut with dinner?  The same rotation of grilled chicken on Monday, spaghetti on Tuesday, salad on Wednesday and so on...we've all been there.

Recently, I found myself making the same old grilled fish recipe that I always do.  Why?  I have no idea.  It was turning into cooking muscle memory.  Almost like running the same route everyday.  How boring does that get after a while...seeing the same buildings, trees and parks all the time.

I realized I needed a cooking intervention to get out of my rut.  Not only for myself, but for my son.  I want him to be able to try as many different flavors and textures as possible.  I don't want him to get in a rut of eating the same recipes every week, either.  (Plus he loves fish, so I knew this recipe for Basil Butter Glazed Salmon would be a win.)

WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED?

• 3 salmon fillets
• 3 tablespoon butter
• 1-2 lemons (Juice of 1, plus additional for garnish)
• 1 ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• 4 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
• Salt & pepper to taste

HOW DO I MAKE BASIL BUTTER GLAZED SALMON?

In a small sauce pan, begin to melt 3 tablespoon of butter.  Add the juice of 1 lemon, 1 ½ teaspoon of minced garlic and ¼ cup of chopped fresh basil. Continue to simmer until the ingredients are well combined, then set aside.

In a large skillet, begin to heat 4 tablespoon of olive oil.  Once hot, add 3 salmon fillets and cook for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side.

When the fish is almost finished, begin to spoon the basil glaze over the fish.   Transfer the fish to a serving dish and add additional lemon juice and salt & pepper, if desired.

This mind blowing Basil Butter Glazed Salmon is a easy, healthy dinner to make for any occasion.

Be sure to try more salmon recipes below:

Bacon Crusted Salmon

Bang Bang Salmon

Cajun Blackened Salmon

Basil Butter Glazed Salmon

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Ingredients

• 3 salmon fillets
• 3 tablespoon butter
• 1-2 lemons (Juice of 1, plus additional for garnish)
• 1 ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• 4 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a small sauce pan, begin to melt 3 tablespoon of butter.
2. Add lemon juice, minced garlic and basil. Continue to simmer until the ingredients are well combined.
3. In a large skillet, begin to heat 4 tablespoon of olive oil.
4. Once hot, add 3 salmon fillets and cook for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side.
5. When the fish is almost finished, begin to spoon the basil glaze over the fish.
6. Transfer the fish to a serving dish and add additional lemon juice and salt & pepper if desired.