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Seared Salmon with Scallion Butter

This seared salmon served with melted butter and scallions BEST way to eat salmon in the world, and only THREE INGREDIENTS! It takes ten minutes and it's so easy, but seems fancy.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 325 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. salmon portioned into four pieces (4 oz. each)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced

Instructions

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  1. Season the salmon with plenty of salt and pepper.
  2. Heat up the olive oil (2 tablespoons) in a non-stick skillet and place the salmon skin side up in the skillet. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes, or until the sides of the salmon are starting to cook.
  3. Flip the salmon and cook for a couple more minutes on the other side. You'lll know it's cooked when it flakes easily apart with a fork. Try not to overcook the fish, otherwise it will be a bit dry.
  4. Meanwhile, melt the 4 tablespoons salted butter (in the microwave or on the stovetop) and add the chopped scallions to it.
  5. Serve seared salmon drizzled with scallion butter.

Notes

  • This recipe feeds four people. To make an individual serving, simply use 4 oz. salmon and 1 tablespoon butter per serving, with fewer scallions.
  • The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 325kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Sodium 151mg (6%) Potassium 572mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 455IU (9%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 325

% Daily Value*

Calories 325kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 151mg 6%
Potassium 572mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 455IU 9%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.