Ingredients
Directions 8 steps | 20 Minutes
Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
![Lemon Butter Salmon Recipe: Season the salmon with salt and pepper.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1628277181/recipes/DSCF0131_610d89bc9de19.jpg)
In a large nonstick skillet on medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add the salmon.
![Lemon Butter Salmon Recipe: In a large nonstick skillet on medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add the salmon.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1628277274/recipes/DSCF0133_610d8a1a13242.jpg)
If the salmon filets have skin, cook skin-side up for 4 minutes and then flip over and cook skin-side down for another 4 minutes, or until the internal temperature is at least 145°F. Remove salmon from pan and set aside.
![Lemon Butter Salmon Recipe: If the salmon filets have skin, cook skin-side up for 4 minutes and then flip over and cook skin-side down for another 4 minutes, or until the internal temperature is at least 145°F.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1628277284/recipes/DSCF0135_610d8a237a334.jpg)
Deglaze the pan with the white wine, scraping up any browned bits.
![Lemon Butter Salmon Recipe: Deglaze the pan with the white wine, scraping up any browned bits.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1628277315/recipes/DSCF0141_610d8a432fd56.jpg)
Melt the butter and cook the garlic and shallot together until tender.
![Lemon Butter Salmon Recipe: Melt the butter and cook the garlic and shallot together until tender.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1628277334/recipes/DSCF0146_610d8a559d01a.jpg)
Whisk in the lemon juice, heavy cream, Italian seasoning and lemon zest.
![Lemon Butter Salmon Recipe: Whisk in the lemon juice, heavy cream, Italian seasoning and lemon zest.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1628277356/recipes/DSCF0151_610d8a6bf2143.jpg)
Reduce the sauce until it thickens. Season with salt and pepper.
![Lemon Butter Salmon Recipe: Reduce the sauce until it thickens.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1628277372/recipes/DSCF0154_610d8a7b86d2d.jpg)
Pour sauce over the salmon. Garnish with parsley. Enjoy paired with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
![Lemon Butter Salmon Recipe: Pour sauce over the salmon.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1628277398/recipes/DSCF0160_610d8a95a4efb.jpg)
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