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Pan-seared salmon with lemon and herbs
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15-Minute Garlic Butter Salmon

Pan-seared salmon fillets in lemon garlic butter — crisp edges, flaky center, and a sauce you’ll want to mop with bread.

Prep
5m
Cook
10m
Total
15m
Serves
2

Ingredients

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Nutrition

Calories
380
Protein
34g
Carbs
2g
Fat
26g

Estimates per serving.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat salmon dry and season generously with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Sear skin-side down in a hot oiled skillet for 4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Flip, add butter and garlic, and baste for 3–4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Finish with lemon zest, juice, and chopped parsley.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately with the pan sauce spooned over top.

Chef tips

  • Start with room-temperature fillets for even cooking.
  • Don’t move the fish for the first few minutes — let a crust form.

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