Pan-seared Salmon Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

With a lemon butter sauce.

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Ingredients

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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
Place the salmon fillets in the hot skillet, skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and the salmon is cooked halfway up the sides.
4
Flip and Finish Cooking
Carefully flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

5
Melt the Butter
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the unsalted butter. Allow it to melt slowly.
6
Add Garlic and Lemon
Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and lemon juice. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring occasionally.
7
Finish the Sauce
Stir in the lemon zest and chopped parsley. Remove from heat.

8
Plate the Dish
Serve the salmon fillets on plates and drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the top.
9
Garnish
Optionally, garnish with additional chopped parsley and lemon slices before serving.