Pan Seared Salmon Specials Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Herb Butter
Side Dish
Method
Preparing the Salmon
- 1
Season the Salmon
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the fillets with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat the Pan
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 3
Sear the Salmon
Carefully place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes without moving them to achieve a golden-brown crust.
- 4
Flip the Salmon
Using a spatula, gently flip the salmon fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- 5
Squeeze Lemon
Remove the salmon from the skillet and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top before serving.
Making the Herb Butter
- 6
Prepare the Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped parsley, chopped dill, and minced garlic.
- 7
Mix the Herb Butter
Mix the ingredients together until well combined. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
Preparing the Asparagus
- 8
Blanch the Asparagus
In a pot of boiling salted water, add the trimmed asparagus and cook for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- 9
Season the Asparagus
Remove the asparagus from the boiling water and immediately plunge it into an ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain and season with salt and black pepper.