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Pan Seared Salmon with Garlic Butter

Savor Pan Seared Salmon with Garlic Butter in 20 Minutes

Experience the delightful flavors of Pan Seared Salmon with Garlic Butter, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon Fresh, wild-caught preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil High-quality
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly cracked to taste
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter European-style preferred
  • 3 cloves Minced garlic Fresh for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil until shimmering.
  2. Season salmon fillets liberally with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Place salmon fillets skin-side up in the skillet and let cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes.
  4. Carefully flip the salmon fillets and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes until opaque.
  5. Remove the salmon from the skillet and tent with foil to keep warm.
  6. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add butter, and let it melt.
  7. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  8. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste, allowing the flavors to meld.
  9. Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter sauce over it.
  10. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the salmon and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 780mgVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Make sure the skillet is hot to achieve crispy skin on the salmon. Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.

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