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Texas Roadhouse Salmon Recipe

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  • Author: Molly
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Texas Roadhouse Salmon recipe offers perfectly pan-seared salmon fillets with a crispy skin, enhanced by a flavorful garlic butter and fresh lemon juice. Ready in just 15 minutes, this dish combines simple seasonings like salt, pepper, garlic powder, and lemon zest to create a delicious and tender salmon that’s cooked to medium rare for optimal juiciness and taste.

Ingredients

Salmon and Seasonings

  • 4 salmon fillets, 4 oz each
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Zest of 1 lemon

For Cooking

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon plus lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare Salmon: Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure a crispy skin when cooking.
  2. Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and lemon zest to create a flavorful spice blend.
  3. Season Salmon: Rub the flesh side of each salmon fillet evenly with the mixed seasonings to infuse flavor.
  4. Heat Pan: Place a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Allow the pan to get hot before cooking the salmon.
  5. Cook Skin Side: Lay the salmon fillets into the hot pan skin side down without moving them, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
  6. Flip Fillets: Using a fish spatula, carefully flip each fillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Thin fillets may only need about 2 minutes per side.
  7. Add Butter and Garlic: After flipping, add butter and minced garlic into the pan. As the butter melts, spoon the garlic butter over the salmon to keep it moist and flavorful. Also squeeze fresh juice from half a lemon over the fillets.
  8. Check Temperature: Use an instant-read meat thermometer to check the salmon’s internal temperature; it should read 125ºF for medium rare, about 2-5 minutes depending on thickness.
  9. Observe Doneness: Notice the salmon changing from pink to opaque white at the sides. Trust the thermometer to ensure it’s perfectly cooked and will flake easily with a fork.
  10. Serve: Remove the salmon from the skillet and garnish with lemon wedges. Serve immediately to enjoy its full flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Using a cast iron skillet helps achieve the best crispy skin on the salmon.
  • Do not flip the salmon too early; let the skin crisp properly before turning.
  • Medium rare salmon (125ºF) is recommended for moist and tender texture.
  • Thin fillets cook faster; adjust timing accordingly to avoid overcooking.
  • Spoon garlic butter continuously during the final cooking to enhance flavor and moisture.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipeglimpse.com/texas-roadhouse-salmon-recipe/