Brown Butter Lemon Salmon

Name: Brown Butter Lemon Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 to 4 people
Ingredients: 12 ounces fresh salmon; kosher salt and pepper; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 lemons; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
2 to 4 people
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Brown Butter Lemon Salmon

Kian Mendoza

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This lemon brown butter salmon is the easiest weeknight meal that can come together in 15 minutes! Flavorful and super simple!

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Ingredients

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12 ounces fresh salmon, cut into filets, about 1 inch in thickness
kosher salt and pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 lemons
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Pat the salmon completely dry on both sides. Season all over with salt and pepper.
Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. After 2 to 3 minutes, brown bits should begin to form on the bottom of the pan. You don’t want it to burn, so watch closely! Place the salmon in the pan and cook on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side, until flakey and opaque. If at any time it appears that the butter is burning or getting to dark, lower the heat!
Slice 1 of the lemons and juice the the other 2. Once the salmon is cooked through, add in the lemon slices and juice. Increase the heat a bit so the mixture comes to a simmer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Top with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.