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 lemon juice + zest 
• Spoon the sauce over the salmon for 1 minute 

6. Finish

• Turn off heat 
• Sprinkle parsley (optional) 

🍽️ Tips for Perfect Salmon

• Don’t overcrowd the pan → better crust 
• Salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork 
• Slightly translucent center = juicy, not overcooked 

 Serving Ideas

• With roasted vegetables 
• Over mashed potatoes 
• With rice or a light salad