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Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter

Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter is a quick and elegant dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 367
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 salmon fillets 6 oz each
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 fresh lemon
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Fresh herbs parsley or dill, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Place salmon skin-side down in the pan; cook for 6 minutes without moving.
  4. Gently flip the fillets, add butter and lemon juice to the skillet.
  5. Baste the salmon with melted butter for another 4 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet (170g)Calories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 36gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 77mg

Notes

Ensure your salmon is at room temperature before cooking for even cooking.
Experiment with different herbs like thyme or tarragon for added flavor variations.

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