Grilled Salmon with Garlic Butter Mushrooms
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just 40 minutes and tastes like restaurant quality. Salmon is packed with omega 3 fatty acids that are wonderful for heart health, and the garlic butter mushrooms add such incredible umami flavor without any fuss. The best part? Everything cooks at the same time, so you're really just managing one pan on the grill. With simple ingredients you probably already have at home, this elegant meal proves that impressive cooking doesn't require hours in the kitchen or a long shopping list.
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Ingredients
- 4salmon fillets(6 oz each, skin-on)
- ½ kgmixed mushrooms(cremini, oyster, and shiitake, sliced)
- 4 tablespoonsbutter(divided)
- 5garlic cloves(minced)
- 2 teaspoonsfresh thyme(chopped)
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 teaspoonkosher salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 1lemon(cut into wedges)
- 2 tablespoonsfresh parsley(chopped)
- 1shallot(thinly sliced)
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Instructions
- 1
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes.
Tip: Drying the salmon ensures a better sear and crispier skin.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side up and sear for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
Tip: Resist moving the salmon while it cooks to achieve an even crust.
- 3
Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily. Transfer to a warm plate.
Tip: Don't overcook—salmon continues cooking as it rests.
- 4
In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of butter and the remaining olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
Add sliced shallots and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then add the sliced mushrooms and fresh thyme.
Tip: Cooking shallots first builds a flavor foundation for the mushrooms.
- 6
Sauté the mushrooms for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and begin to brown.
Tip: Don't crowd the pan—let mushrooms caramelize properly for better flavor.
- 7
Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and combined.
- 8
Return the salmon to the skillet, nestling it among the mushrooms. Warm through for 1 minute, then remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.
- 9
Divide salmon and mushrooms among serving plates and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.
Tip: A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens all the flavors beautifully.
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