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Texas Roadhouse Salmon Recipe

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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Salmon features juicy grilled salmon fillets seasoned with lemon zest, garlic powder, and basted in rich garlic butter for authentic steakhouse flavor. Perfect quick weeknight dinner or impressive seafood entree with crispy skin and flaky tender flesh.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (4–6 oz each, skin-on)
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Garlic Butter Baste:
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • 1. Rinse salmon fillets and pat completely dry with paper towels. Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and lemon zest in small bowl. Rub evenly over flesh side of fillets.
  • 2. Heat olive oil in cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down; cook undisturbed 3-4 minutes until skin is crispy golden.
  • 3. Flip fillets carefully. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to pan; tilt and spoon garlic butter over salmon continuously 2-3 minutes until opaque and flakes easily (internal 125-130°F medium).
  • 4. Remove from pan; squeeze fresh lemon juice over top and garnish with parsley. Rest 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Pat salmon very dry for crispy skin; skin-side down first seals juices.
  • Use cast iron for even heat; don’t overcrowd pan.
  • Baste constantly with garlic butter for restaurant shine and flavor infusion.
  • Oven alternative: Broil skin-side up 6-8 minutes, then flip and baste.
  • Pairs perfectly with steak fries, grilled asparagus, or Caesar salad.

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