Description
This copycat Texas Roadhouse salmon recipe delivers tender, flaky fillets seasoned with a savory blend of spices and brushed with a zesty lemon-garlic butter glaze. It’s a quick and flavorful dish that brings restaurant-quality taste to your home kitchen.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Optional: lemon slices and fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the salmon fillets and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and lemon zest.
- Rub the seasoning mixture onto the flesh side of each salmon fillet.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
- Flip the salmon fillets and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, depending on thickness.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. As the butter melts, spoon the garlic butter over the salmon fillets.
- Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the salmon and continue to baste for 1-2 minutes.
- Check for doneness; the salmon should flake easily with a fork and reach an internal temperature of 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare.
- Remove the salmon from the skillet and garnish with lemon slices and fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
- Ensure the skillet is hot before adding the salmon to achieve a good sear.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet; cook in batches if necessary.
- Leftover salmon can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat to maintain moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 382mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
