Ooooh crispy salmon is one of my favorite meals! I get so excited any time I know salmon is on the menu for the week haha. It’s a great meal prep option because it reheats sooo well if you reheat it in the skillet. I also think it’s one of the best proteins to eat cold. If you’re on the go and can’t get to a microwave, this is a great option! Now let’s talk about the flavor of this- lemon garlic salmon just sounds so tasty doesn’t it?!

Okay so I am not super sophisticated with my meals normally. I don’t own a garlic press soooo I don’t typically use fresh garlic in recipes. I know I know- it would probably be way more flavorful but I found garlic powder works great too! Just do what works best for you 🙂

If lemon garlic isn’t your thing- check out these other great salmon recipes: Spicy Sriracha Salmon, Spicy Baked Salmon, and Easy 6 Minute Salmon. Salmon is obviously a very popular item around here. It’s probably Eli and I’s favorite dinner collectively! And it can be ready quickly which I love for dinner.

While I didn’t use fresh garlic, I did use fresh lemon vs lemon juice which I loveeee. I think this does make a difference but again- do whatever works for you!

I cooked this salmon first with just a little bit of ghee (clarified butter) for 3 minutes on each side. Then I added the lemon garlic mixture and let it all simmer together for 2 more minutes. SOOO tasty this way- it really made it so flavorful.

I paired my salmon with cauliflower rice and easy roasted brussel sprouts. Both were from frozen packages because frozen veggies are cheaper and they don’t go bad in 3 days. I love checking out Aldi to score deals on frozen veggies because it’s truly so affordable.

Hope you enjoy this easy salmon recipe!!

Lemon Garlic Salmon

This healthy, simple, and delicious dinner is ready in 8 minutes. The perfect paleo and whole30 dinner for the busy family!

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Ingredients

1 pound of salmon (about 3 fillets)

2 tbsp ghee

1/2 lemon

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp parsley

Method

1. Heat a pan over medium heat
2. Add in a little bit of ghee, enough to coat the pan.
3. Once the pan is hot, add the salmon in. Cook for 3 minutes on each side
4. While the salmon cooks, in a small bowl mix: 2 tbsp ghee, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp parsley, and 1/2 lemon juice
5. After cooking the salmon 6 minutes, add the mixture and coat the salmon. Let cook 2 more minutes.
6. Serve with whatever you want!

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