Pan-Seared Garlic Butter Salmon

Ingredients

• ✔️ 2 salmon fillets (skin-on)
• ✔️ 2 tbsp butter
• ✔️ 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ✔️ 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ✔️ 1 tsp fresh dill or parsley
• ✔️ Salt and black pepper to taste
• ✔️ 1 tbsp olive oil

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Season the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
2. Sear the Fish: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side up and sear for 4-5 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for 2 more minutes.
3. Make Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Let it foam for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Baste & Serve: Stir in fresh lemon juice. Spoon the melted garlic butter continuously over the salmon fillets. Garnish with chopped herbs and serve hot!