Crockpot Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

Savor Crockpot Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon, flaky salmon fillets slow-cooked in a luxurious garlic butter sauce with bright lemon and fresh herbs. This effortless, healthy seafood dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor with tender, moist results every time.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Crockpot Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon is a weeknight miracle—rich, omega-3-packed salmon gently poached in a silky garlic butter sauce infused with bright lemon and aromatic herbs, all while the slow cooker does the work. It’s naturally low-carb, gluten-free, and incredibly moist without overcooking, making it perfect for healthy eating, keto plans, or impressing guests with minimal effort. The sauce is pure indulgence yet light and fresh, clinging beautifully to every flaky bite. Ready in hours with almost no prep, this salmon tastes like fine dining but fits busy lifestyles. Simple, elegant, and loved by kids and adults alike—this recipe will make salmon your new favorite crockpot star.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

• Skin-On Fillets → Protects salmon and adds flavor; easy to remove after cooking.
• Foil Packet → Keeps fish moist and makes cleanup effortless.
• Add Salmon Last → Prevents overcooking; 30–60 min on high.
• Lots of Garlic → It mellows beautifully during cooking.
• Fresh Herbs at End → Preserves bright flavor.
• Broil for Crisp → Optional 3–5 min for golden top.

Yield: 6 Servings

Crockpot Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

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Flaky salmon in silky lemon garlic butter sauce—healthy crockpot seafood made easy.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour

Additional Time 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes

Ingredients

• ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• ¼ cup low-sodium chicken or fish broth
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, sliced
• ½ tsp salt
• 1½ lbs skin-on salmon fillets
• 2 lemons (1 sliced, 1 juiced + zested)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• Optional: red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Prep Crockpot → Lightly oil bottom or line with foil packet for easy cleanup.
2. Layer Aromatics → Scatter half the garlic, lemon slices, and herbs.
3. Season Salmon → Pat fillets dry; season with salt, pepper, lemon zest.
4. Place Salmon → Lay skin-side down on aromatics.
5. Add Butter → Dot butter slices evenly over salmon.
6. Garlic & Herbs → Sprinkle remaining garlic and herbs.
7. Pour Liquids → Drizzle olive oil and broth around edges.
8. Slow Cook Base → Low 1½–2 hours or high 45 min until aromas develop.
9. Add Salmon → Gently place seasoned fillets; cook low 30–60 min until flaky.
10. Finish Bright → Squeeze fresh lemon juice; garnish with extra herbs and serve this buttery delight!

Notes

• Add salmon last 30–60 min to prevent overcooking.
• Foil packet keeps fish intact and cleanup easy.
• Internal temp 145°F for perfect doneness.
• Leftovers make amazing salads or bowls.

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 439Total Fat 36gSaturated Fat 14gUnsaturated Fat 22gCholesterol 117mgSodium 298mgCarbohydrates 4gFiber 1gSugar 1gProtein 26g

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Ingredients Notes

• Salmon Fillets → Skin-on wild-caught for best flavor and moisture.
• Butter → Unsalted real butter; full-fat for richest sauce.
• Garlic → Fresh minced; the star for bold yet mellow flavor.
• Lemon → Fresh slices + juice/zest for bright acidity.
• Fresh Herbs → Dill and parsley; thyme or oregano alternative.
• Olive Oil → Extra-virgin; adds silkiness.
• Chicken or Fish Broth → Low-sodium; keeps salmon moist.
• Salt & Pepper → Simple seasoning lets salmon shine.

Variations and Substitutions

• Low-Calorie → Reduce butter; use more broth.
• Spicy → Add red pepper flakes.
• Herby → Rosemary or basil instead of dill.
• Citrus → Orange zest/juice for twist.
• Veggie Boost → Asparagus or broccoli last hour.
• Dairy-Free → Olive oil + coconut oil.

Storage Options

• Refrigerator → Airtight container up to 3 days.
• Freezer → Freeze cooked salmon in sauce up to 2 months.
• Reheating → Gentle microwave or oven; add splash of broth.

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