Salmon Fillet Recipe

Season the Salmon

Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.

Heat the Olive Oil

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Sear the Salmon

Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, until the skin is crispy. Carefully flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Melt the Butter

In the same skillet used for the salmon, reduce the heat to medium. Add the unsalted butter and let it melt.

Add Garlic

Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.

Add Lemon Juice and Zest

Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook for another minute, mixing well.

Finish with Parsley

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.

Plate the Salmon

Transfer the seared salmon fillets to serving plates.

Drizzle with Sauce

Spoon the lemon butter sauce over the salmon fillets.

Garnish and Serve

Garnish with additional parsley if desired and serve immediately.