Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce (VIDEO)
A simple, elegant Pan Seared Salmon recipe in a lemon browned butter sauce. Searing the salmon forms an irresistible exterior that seals in the salmon's moisture resulting in a flaky, juicy salmon fillet.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb skinless boneless salmon fillets, cut into 4 filets (5 oz each about 1" thick)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
- 4 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, from 2 lemons
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced
Instructions
- Season salmon on both sides with 1/2 salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Grate 1 tsp of lemon zest then squeeze 2 lemons for 4 Tbsp lemon juice.
- Heat a large (10-12") light-colored pan over medium heat and right away add 4 Tbsp butter, swirling and stirring frequently to prevent splatter until it starts to turn light brown and the bits of butter solids turn brown (about 3-7 minutes depending on your heat).
- Add seasoned salmon and cook uncovered on the first side 3-4 minutes until golden brown then flip salmon and cook another 2 to 3 minutes or until flaky and fully cooked through with an internal temperature of 145˚F.
- In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add 1 tsp lemon zest and 4 Tbsp lemon juice to the pan. Spoon the sauce over the salmon as it cooks. Transfer salmon to plates, drizzle with sauce, and sprinkle the pan-cooked salmon with freshly chopped parsley and black pepper to taste. Serve right away.
Nutrition Facts
Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce (VIDEO)
Amount per Serving
Calories
307
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Cholesterol
108
mg
36
%
Sodium
355
mg
15
%
Potassium
710
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Protein
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
490
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
7.8
mg
9
%
Calcium
20
mg
2
%
Iron
1.2
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
