Description
This Copycat Texas Roadhouse Salmon Recipe delivers tender, flaky salmon with crispy skin and a rich garlic butter finish. Cooked in a hot skillet and finished with fresh lemon juice, this restaurant style salmon is easy to prepare at home and packed with bold, buttery flavor.
Ingredients
Four salmon fillets, four ounces each, skin on
Salt for seasoning
Black pepper for seasoning
Garlic powder for seasoning
One fresh lemon for zest and juice
Olive oil for searing
Fresh garlic cloves, minced
Butter for basting
Instructions
Rinse the salmon briefly under cold water and pat completely dry using paper towels
Combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and fresh lemon zest in a small bowl
Gently rub the seasoning mixture onto the flesh side of each salmon fillet
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat and add olive oil once hot
Place the salmon fillets skin side down into the skillet and allow them to cook undisturbed until the skin becomes crisp
Carefully flip the salmon using a fish spatula and continue cooking on the second side
Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet and allow the butter to melt
Spoon the garlic butter over the salmon repeatedly while it finishes cooking
Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the pan to brighten the flavor
Check doneness using an instant read thermometer and remove salmon once tender and flaky
Transfer salmon to a plate and allow it to rest briefly before serving
Notes
For best results, use salmon fillets that are similar in thickness so they cook evenly
Drying the salmon thoroughly before seasoning helps achieve crispy skin
Avoid moving the salmon while it sears to prevent sticking
Fresh garlic should be added only after flipping to avoid burning
Cooking salmon to a medium doneness keeps it juicy and tender
Leftover salmon can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American