Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce (VIDEO)
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5.0
327 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
307 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
French
Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce (VIDEO)
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A simple, elegant Pan Seared Salmon recipe in a lemon browned butter sauce. Searing the salmon forms an irresistible exterior that seals in the salmon's moisture resulting in a flaky, juicy salmon fillet.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb skinless boneless salmon fillets cut into 4 filets (5 oz each about 1" thick)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
- 4 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice from 2 lemons
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced
Instructions
- Season salmon on both sides with 1/2 salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Grate 1 tsp of lemon zest then squeeze 2 lemons for 4 Tbsp lemon juice.
- Heat a large (10-12") light-colored pan over medium heat and right away add 4 Tbsp butter, swirling and stirring frequently to prevent splatter until it starts to turn light brown and the bits of butter solids turn brown (about 3-7 minutes depending on your heat).
- Add seasoned salmon and cook uncovered on the first side 3-4 minutes until golden brown then flip salmon and cook another 2 to 3 minutes or until flaky and fully cooked through with an internal temperature of 145˚F.
- In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add 1 tsp lemon zest and 4 Tbsp lemon juice to the pan. Spoon the sauce over the salmon as it cooks. Transfer salmon to plates, drizzle with sauce, and sprinkle the pan-cooked salmon with freshly chopped parsley and black pepper to taste. Serve right away.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
307kcal
(15%)
Carbs
1g
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
355mg
(15%)
Potassium
710mg
(20%)
Vitamin A
490IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
7.8mg
(9%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 307kcal | 15% |
| Carbs | 1g | |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 355mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 710mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 490IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 7.8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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