Pan-Seared Lemon Butter Salmon 🍋🐟: Crispy Skin, Juicy Inside

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This pan-seared lemon butter salmon is restaurant-quality but takes only 12 minutes. Crispy golden skin, tender flaky flesh, and a rich lemon garlic butter sauce that comes together in one pan. Perfect for busy weeknights.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Ready in 12 minutes: Faster than takeout.
  • One-pan cleanup: Less dishes, more eating.
  • Crispy skin hack: Get that perfect golden crust every time.
  • Healthy & filling: High protein, low carb, packed with Omega-3s.

Ingredients for 2 Servings 🛒

  • 2 salmon fillets, 6oz each, skin-on for best results
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter 🧈
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced  garlic;
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 🍋
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish 🥗

Instructions 🍳

  1. Pat dry: Use paper towels to dry salmon skin completely. This is the key to crispy skin.
  2. Season: Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Sear skin-side down: Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down. Press gently for 30 seconds. Cook 4-5 minutes until skin is golden and crisp.
  4. Flip and baste: Flip salmon. Add butter and garlic to the pan. Spoon melted butter over salmon for 1-2 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Finish: Turn off heat. Add lemon juice and parsley. Spoon sauce over salmon and serve immediately.

Pro Tips for Perfect Salmon ⚡

  • Don’t move it: Let the skin sear undisturbed for 4-5 minutes. Moving it too early will tear the skin.
  • Use medium-high heat: Too low and it won’t crisp. Too high and it’ll burn.
  • Check doneness: Salmon is done at 125°F for medium, 145°F for well done. It keeps cooking after you remove it from heat.

What to Serve With It 🍵

Pair this salmon with:

  • Garlic mashed potatoes
  • Steamed asparagus or green beans
  • Quinoa salad
  • Crusty bread to soak up the butter sauce

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