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    Published: Jul 6, 2020 · Modified: Nov 7, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links

    Easy Salmon Recipe in Anchovy-Garlic Butter (Ready in 15 minutes!)

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    Easy salmon recipe in anchovy-garlic butter sauce! Ready in 15-minutes!

    Out of dinner ideas? In search of quick, easy, few ingredients and less than an hour cooking time dish? I got you covered then. This salmon recipe is for you! Lightning quick, ready in 15 minutes, and packed with tons of flavor. Just amazing!

    It's time to uncover the charms of anchovy in a dish. Pair it with a powerhouse ingredient that is garlic, expect a sucker punch taste in any fish recipe.

    What is Anchovy?

    Anchovies are small, saltwater forage oily fish. They are customarily gutted and brined in salt then preserved in oil. Anchovies are good when mixed with sauces because of its distinct flavor.

    In my home country the Philippines, they are called dilis and being sold dried. We normally use them as stock or broth to vegetable stews and soups.

    Ingredients

    Ready these ingredients for Salmon Recipe in Anchovy-Garlic Butter Sauce in 5 minutes.

    • Salmon. I love wild-caught salmon, that's what I used in this recipe. Any kind of salmon will do though for as long as the skin is on.
    • Anchovy fillets. Not the paste or the dried ones. They are usually packed in oil and is very salty. You can get a 2 ounces can from your local grocery store but I got mine from trader Joe's.
    • Unsalted butter. With anchovy in the recipe, salted butter is not recommended.
    • Garlic. Minced garlic is what needed here. Garlic when used properly gives a sweet flavor to every dish. Do not over do though as it will overpower the flavor.
    • Pepper. Freshly cracked pepper to bump the flavor.
    • Lemon to cut the acidity
    • Parsley. Either fresh or dried to sprinkle when ready to serve.
    • Some optional ingredients. The original recipe calls for capers and salt. But I did not have capers so I left it off. Anchovy is salty already so I did not add anymore salt to the recipe.

    I recommend using cast-iron skillet (affiliate link) to help the salmon skin sizzle to crispy perfection.

    Let's start cooking this Salmon Recipe in Anchovy-Garlic Butter Sauce

    It only takes 10 minutes to sear and roast.

    1. Since you are going to use the oven, you need to preheat it at 400 degrees Fahrenheit firsthand.
    2. In a bowl, mashed together the softened butter, minced anchovy, minced garlic and ground pepper.
    3. In a cast-iron skillet over HIGH heat, sear or lightly fry the salmon skin down for 2-3 minutes until brown using half of the anchovy garlic butter mixture. Make sure to spoon some of the melted butter from the pan over the fish as it cooks.
    4. Transfer pan to oven and roast for 5-6 minutes.
    5. Remove pan from oven and put remaining butter mixture into the pan until it melts.
    6. Serve immediately with the buttery sauce over the fish. Squeeze some lemon juice and sprinkle with parsley.

    You will absolutely love the buttery sauce of this recipe. Once your fish is cooked, let your favorite greens roll over the oily goodness of the leftover butter in the pan.

    Some greens you can pair with this recipe.

    • kale
    • spinach
    • broccoli
    • asparagus
    • green beans
    • brussel sprouts
    • all of the above

    Other recipes you can use the anchovy-garlic butter sauce:

    • pasta
    • other kind of fish
    • as a dip or sauce
    • steak
    • bread
    • scrambled egg

    While you are here, check out some of my other quick and easy recipes.

    • Honey Garlic Salmon
    • Honey Mustard Chicken Salad with Avocado, Bacon & Goat Cheese
    • The Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe. Soft and Chewy.
    • The Best Low Carb Banana Bread Recipe (Keto-Friendly)

    15-minute Salmon Recipe in Anchovy-Garlic Butter

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    Easy salmon recipe in anchovy-garlic butter sauce ready in 15-minutes!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 388 kcal

    Equipment

    • cast-iron skillet or ovenproof pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound salmon, skin on cut into portion sizes
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
    • 2 ounces anchovy fillets minced
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • ground pepper
    • lemon
    • parsley

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven at 400 degrees F.
    • In a bowl, mashed together the softened butter, minced anchovy, minced garlic and ground pepper.
    • In a cast-iron skillet over HIGH heat, sear or lightly fry the salmon skin down for 2-3 minutes until brown using half of the anchovy garlic butter mixture. Make sure to spoon some of the melted butter from the pan over the fish as it cooks.
    • Transfer pan to oven and roast for 5-6 minutes.
    • Remove pan from oven and put remaining butter mixture into the pan until it melts.
    • Serve immediately with the buttery sauce over the fish. Squeeze some lemon juice and sprinkle with parsley.

    Notes

    This may sound a broken record but always always preheat your oven at the right temperature.
    Using a cast-iron skillet is recommended to achieve crispy salmon skin.
    You may saute some greens over the buttery sauce after removing the fish. Example: kale, spinach, broccoli, asparagus, green beans, brussel sprouts, etc.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Serving size: people
    Servings: 4
    Amount per serving  
    Calories 388
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 31.4g 40%
    Saturated Fat 15.9g 79%
    Cholesterol 123mg 41%
    Sodium 734mg 32%
    Total Carbohydrate 1.1g 0%
    Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
    Total Sugars 0.1g  
    Protein 26.6g  
    Vitamin D 16mcg 79%
    Calcium 87mg 7%
    Iron 2mg 8%
    Potassium 537mg 11%
    *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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