Pan-seared Salmon Recipe
With lemon butter sauce and asparagus.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Lemon Butter Sauce Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Asparagus
Trim the woody ends off the asparagus and rinse under cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- 2
Season the Salmon
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Cooking
- 3
Cook the Salmon
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Carefully flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
- 4
Lemon Butter Sauce
- 5
Make the Sauce
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add the unsalted butter and let it melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in fresh lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook for another minute, then remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.