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Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce (VIDEO)

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 307 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French

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

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  1. 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. 
  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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

% 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.