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Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce

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This Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce recipe offers a perfect balance of tender salmon fillets with a flavorful, tangy lemon sauce that’s easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (6-8 ounce) salmon fillets, skin-off
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil

For the Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce:

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. As the butter is melting, add the minced garlic. Cook the garlic for about a minute until it becomes fragrant, but be careful not to let it brown.
  3. Pour in the white wine and fresh lemon juice and allow to simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until it reduces slightly and thickens. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
  4. While the lemon sauce is simmering, prepare the salmon fillets.
  5. Season both sides of each fillet with the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika.
  6. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the seasoned salmon fillets.
  8. Allow the salmon to cook without moving or flipping for about 3-4 minutes until a golden crust forms on the bottom.
  9. Carefully flip the salmon fillets. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side, or until the salmon is cooked to your desired level of doneness.
  10. Once the salmon is cooked, transfer it to serving plates.
  11. Finish the lemon butter garlic sauce by stirring in the chopped parsley.
  12. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
  13. Drizzle the lemon butter garlic sauce generously over the seared salmon fillets.
  14. Serve immediately, accompanied by your favorite side dishes such as roasted vegetables, rice or salad.
  15. ENJOY!
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Notes

  • Easily use skin-on salmon. See post for how to achieve a crispy skin salmon.
  • Start cooking the lemon sauce first to allow the sauce to reduce while you are preparing the salmon.
  • Once the lemon sauce has reduced, turn off the heat. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
  • The thickness of the salmon will determine cook time. Try not to overcook the salmon.
  • Do not add the fresh parsley to the sauce until ready to pour over the fish. This helps to retain the bright green color. 
  • Serve with steamed rice and roasted vegetables for a balanced meal. 
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Fish and Seafood
  • Method: Easy
  • Cuisine: Seafood

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