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Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter Recipe

American · Main course · 15 min total

This quick and easy pan-seared salmon is crispy on the outside, tender and flaky inside, finished with a rich lemon butter sauce that brightens every bite.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz) skin-on salmon fillets
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon capers, drained (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels; season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet; cook without moving for 4-5 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.
4. Flip fillets and cook for 2-3 minutes more for medium (or longer to desired doneness). Transfer to a plate; tent with foil.
5. Reduce heat to medium; add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Stir in lemon juice and capers (if using); cook 1 minute, scraping up browned bits.
7. Return salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over fillets, and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

Tips

• For extra crispy skin, use a fish spatula and press gently on fillets while searing.
• Leftover salmon can be refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat gently in a low oven.

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