Summer is upon us here in Alaska and the salmon are starting to return. Our fishing season starts in about a week. While out on the water we tend to eat a lot of fresh salmon. There is nothing like a fresh Alaskan Sockeye (red) salmon picked right out of the net and into the skillet for dinner! We are spoiled up here! Sometimes the best recipes are the simplest ones. You will enjoy this recipe.
Lemon Garlic Alaska Salmon
2 tablespoons butter*
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
2 (4 to 6-ounce) Alaska Salmon fillets or steaks
Lemon juice
Lemon wedges
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic.
Season salmon on both sides with lemon pepper. Place salmon in pan and cook for 10 minutes per inch of thickness, measured at thickest part, or until fish flakes when tested with a fork. Turn salmon halfway through cooking to brown on both sides. Sprinkle with lemon juice before serving. Garnish with lemon wedges.
Makes 2 servings
*NOTE - Olive oil may be substituted for the butter.
Fresh salmon is always better, but if you must used frozen, make sure it is thawed before cooking. This recipe will work equally well with any variety of wild Alaskan salmon.
Enjoy!
Shane
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