Name: Pan-Seared Salmon with Garlic Butter & Egg Noodles
Prep time: 9 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 19 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets (about 150g each); 2 slices garlic bread (crumbled); 2 tablespoons butter; 3 cloves garlic (minced); Salt and pepper to taste

Pan-Seared Salmon with Garlic Butter & Egg Noodles

A simple yet elegant fusion dish combining Mediterranean salmon with French butter sauce and Spanish-Italian garlic bread crumbs. Ready in under 30 minutes, this restaurant-quality meal is perfect for beginners with minimal steps and maximum flavor.

19 min

Easy

2 servings

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Taste Profile

Sweet1/10

Salty6/10

Sour0/10

Umami7/10

Spicy1/10

🥄 Texture

The salmon is tender and flaky with a lightly caramelized exterior from the pan sear, while the garlic-butter sauce adds a silky, rich coating. Crumbled garlic bread provides a contrasting crunchy, toasted topping and the egg noodles (if served) will be soft and comforting.

👃 Aroma

Strong garlic and warm butter notes dominate, joined by toasty, browned-salmon aromas and a subtle savory richness. The overall scent is warm, homey, and appetizing with a slight roasted nuttiness from the crumbs.

🍷 Pairs Well With

A crisp, dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or an unoaked Chardonnay complements the rich butter and salmon; alternatively a light pilsner or sparkling water with lemon works well.

🥗 Side Dishes

Simple arugula or mixed-green salad with a lemon vinaigrette, roasted or steamed asparagus, or buttered egg noodles tossed with parmesan; roasted baby potatoes or sautéed spinach are also good choices.

Instructions

Crumble the garlic bread into small pieces and set aside. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.

Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once melted and foamy, carefully place the salmon skin-side up in the pan.

Cook the salmon for 4-5 minutes without moving it, until the bottom is golden. Flip gently and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.

Push the salmon to the side of the pan. Add the remaining butter and minced garlic to the empty space, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant. Sprinkle the crumbled garlic bread over the salmon.

Cook for 1 more minute, then transfer the salmon to a plate, drizzling the pan's butter and garlic mixture over the top. Serve immediately.