Perfect Pan Seared Salmon (with lemon and butter!)
Make pan fried salmon for dinner! The salmon is seared in butter and served with fresh lemon and dill.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1.33 lbs. salmon 4 1/3-lb. fillets
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3-4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 medium lemon juiced
- 1.5 tablespoons fresh dill
Instructions
- First, prep salmon by patting it dry with a paper towel to remove moisture. Then, season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Place 3-4 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon minced garlic into a large nonstick skillet and heat over medium/high heat.
- Place salmon skin-side up in the pan and sear for 4 minutes. Flip salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until barely pink in the middle.
- Once flakey and cooked to an internal temperature of at least 145ºF, remove the salmon fillets from the heat.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top of salmon and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh dill.
Video
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Nutrition
Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g