PAN SEARED SALMON WITH LEMON BUTTER
Ingredients (2 servings) 2 salmon fillets (skin-on, ~150–180 g each) Salt & black pepper 1 tbsp olive oil 30 g unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves (crushed) Juice of ½ lemon Zest of ½ lemon 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional) Step-by-Step 1. Prep the salmon Pat the salmon dry with paper towel (this helps crisp the skin) Season both sides with salt and pepper 2. Heat the pan Place a non-stick or stainless-steel pan on medium-high heat Add olive oil and let it get hot (slightly shimmering) 3. Cook the salmon (skin-side down first) Place salmon skin-side down Press gently for 10 seconds so it doesn’t curl Cook for 4–5 minutes without moving → skin becomes crispy 4. Flip and finish cooking Flip carefully Cook 2–3 more minutes (depending on thickness) 5. Make the lemon butter sauce Lower heat to medium Add butter and garlic to the pan Once melted, add l...
