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Delicious Texas Roadhouse salmon fillet garnished with lemon and herbs, served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Alyssa

Texas Roadhouse Salmon

Indulge in the ultimate Texas Roadhouse salmon that's perfectly juicy! Recreate this delightful salmon dish at home using a cast iron skillet, and top it with a mouthwatering lemon pepper seasoning and a garlic butter sauce for an irresistible burst of flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 146
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz fillets salmon skin on, fresh
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 4 tbsp butter

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet (for cooking the salmon)

Method
 

  1. Rinse salmon and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder and lemon zest.
  3. Rub flesh side of salmon filets with mixture of spices.
  4. In a cast iron skillet, over medium-high heat, add olive oil to the pan.
  5. Once pan is hot, add seasoned salmon fillets - skin side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the skin becomes crispy and golden brown.
  6. Using a fish spatula, flip the salmon filets and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. After flipping salmon, add butter and minced garlic to pan. Spoon garlic butter over the salmon fillets.
  8. Check the salmon with a thermometer; it should be 125º for medium rare.
  9. Remove salmon from pan and garnish with lemon wedge.

Notes

Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or special occasions.