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Pan Seared Salmon

Pan Seared Salmon

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Delight in this easy Pan Seared Salmon recipe featuring crispy skin and rich garlic lemon butter sauce. Try it today for dinner!

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • Salt & black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Juice of 1 lemon (freshly squeezed)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Season salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon, skin side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
  3. Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, lower heat to medium, add butter and garlic, sautéing for about a minute until fragrant. Stir in lemon zest and juice; let simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Mix in parsley, salt, and pepper, then return salmon to the skillet to coat in the sauce before serving.

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