Description
Perfectly pan-seared salmon fillets with crispy skin, bathed in a vibrant lemon garlic butter sauce. A light yet luxurious meal that’s packed with flavor and ready in minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6oz) salmon fillets, skin-on
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup (60ml) chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (plus 1 tsp zest)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep salmon: Pat dry with paper towels. Season skinless side with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear skin: Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high. Place salmon skin-side down. Press gently with spatula for 30 seconds to prevent curling. Cook 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy.
- Flip & cook: Turn salmon. Add 1 tbsp butter to pan. Cook 2-3 minutes until internal temp reaches 125°F (52°C) for medium. Remove to plate.
- Make sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds until fragrant. Add broth and lemon juice; simmer 1 minute. Whisk in remaining butter until creamy.
- Finish: Return salmon to pan skin-side up. Spoon sauce over fillets. Garnish with parsley and zest.
- Serve immediately with extra lemon slices.
Notes
- Skin trick: Score skin with sharp knife to prevent curling
- For richer sauce: Add 1 tbsp heavy cream at the end
- Alternative cooking: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes
- Pair with: Roasted asparagus or garlic mashed potatoes
- Storage: Best fresh but keeps refrigerated 2 days
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg