Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce (VIDEO)
User Reviews
5
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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)
Description
Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce combines boneless, skinless salmon fillets seasoned simply with salt and pepper and cooked in butter until golden and flaky. The lemon butter sauce is created by gently browning butter until nutty and fragrant, then mixing in fresh lemon juice and zest to provide acidity that balances the richness of the butter and salmon. Cooking the salmon uncovered allows the edges to crisp while maintaining a tender center. Fresh parsley adds a hint of herbaceous freshness as a finishing touch.
The sauce is spooned over the salmon as it finishes cooking, coating the fillets with a glossy, tangy glaze. This preparation works well as a main course served with vegetables or grains, where the sauce can also dress accompanying sides. The straightforward technique requires only a few ingredients and attentive cooking to brown butter and salmon properly, emphasizing the quality of the components.
The video reference suggests following the timing closely: 3-4 minutes on the first side and 2-3 minutes on the second, aiming for an internal temperature of 145°F to ensure proper doneness without overcooking. The lemon butter sauce can be made quickly alongside the fish and spooned as it finishes for a seamless plating. Seasoning to taste with black pepper and parsley enhances the final presentation and flavor balance.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb salmon fillet cut into 4 filets (5 oz each about 1" thick, skinless boneless
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 4 Tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 tsp lemon zest, grated
- 4 Tbsp lemon juice from 2 lemons, freshly squeezed
- 1 Tbsp parsley fresh, 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
Show DetailsNutrition 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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Overall Rating
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