Salmon Fillet Recipe

Time25m

Serves4

Pan-seared salmon with lemon butter sauce

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Salmon
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
2
Heat the Pan
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3
Sear the Salmon
Add the salmon fillets to the skillet, skin-side down. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy, then carefully flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
4
Make the Lemon Butter Sauce
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest, cooking for an additional minute.
5
Serve
Return the salmon to the skillet, spoon the lemon butter sauce over the top, and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.