Viral Pan Seared Salmon With Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce Restaurant Worthy Flavor
A simple yet elegant salmon dish featuring crispy skin and a rich lemon garlic butter sauce that delivers restaurant-worthy flavor at home
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
· 4 salmon fillets, skin-on, 6 oz (170 g) each
· 1 teaspoon salt (5 g)
· ½ teaspoon black pepper (2 g)
· 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
· 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (45 g)
· 4 cloves garlic, minced (12 g)
· Zest of 1 lemon
· 2 tablespoons lemon juice (30 ml)
· 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (5 g)
Instructions
1. Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear salmon skin-side down for 4–5 minutes until crisp.
4. Flip and cook for 2–3 minutes more, then remove from pan.
5. Reduce heat, add butter and garlic, and cook until fragrant.
6. Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice.
7. Return salmon to pan, spoon sauce over fillets, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
For best results, use fresh, high-quality salmon and avoid overcooking. Serve immediately for optimal texture and flavor.