Pan-seared Salmon Recipe
Fresh salmon fillet served with a lemon butter sauce.
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Ingredients
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Salmon
Lemon Butter Sauce
Method
Preparing the Salmon
- 1
Season the Salmon
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat the Pan
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 3
Sear the Salmon
Carefully place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden.
- 4
Flip the Salmon
Using a spatula, gently flip the salmon fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- 5
Making the Lemon Butter Sauce
- 6
Melt the Butter
In the same skillet over medium heat, add the unsalted butter. Allow it to melt completely, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan.
- 7
- 8
Add Lemon Juice and Zest
Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest, allowing the sauce to simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- 9
Finish with Parsley
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.