Pan-Seared Salmon With Fresh Lemon Butter
A delightful dish featuring perfectly seared salmon fillets enhanced by a rich lemon butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Salmon Fillets
- 2 fillets Fresh Salmon Fillets Approximately 6 ounces each.
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt For seasoning the salmon.
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked.
Cooking Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Extra virgin for pan-searing.
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For the lemon butter sauce.
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Juice of one large lemon.
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Lemon Zest Grated zest for flavor.
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish.
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare them for cooking.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until done.
- In a separate saucepan, melt the butter and add lemon juice and zest.
- Remove salmon from skillet, drizzle with lemon butter sauce, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
For variations, consider adding herbs or spices to the butter sauce or serving with seasonal vegetables.