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Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon Garlic Butter Recipe

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This pan seared salmon recipe delivers perfectly crispy, golden crusted salmon fillets with a rich garlic lemon butter sauce, finished with fresh parsley for a simple yet elegant meal ready in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

Salmon Fillets

  • 4 salmon fillets (4-6 ounces each)

Cooking

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat oil and season salmon: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper to taste thoroughly on all sides.
  2. Cook salmon skin side up: Place the salmon fillets in the pan skin side up. Cook undisturbed for 5 minutes, allowing a golden brown crust to form on the surface.
  3. Flip and finish cooking: Carefully flip the salmon fillets and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, indicating it is fully cooked.
  4. Remove salmon and melt butter: Remove the cooked salmon from the skillet and set aside. Add the butter to the hot pan and allow it to melt.
  5. Sauté garlic and add lemon juice: Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for 30 seconds while stirring constantly to avoid burning. Stir in the lemon juice, then season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Return salmon to pan: Place the salmon fillets back into the pan. Spoon the garlic lemon butter sauce over the top of each fillet to coat them evenly.
  7. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salmon for a fresh, herbal finish, then serve immediately while hot.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh salmon fillets with skin on for the crispy texture.
  • Adjust lemon juice amount to taste for a more or less tangy sauce.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a balanced meal.
  • Do not move the salmon while searing to form a perfect crust.
  • Make sure the pan is hot enough before adding salmon to prevent sticking.

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