Pan Seared Salmon With Garlic Butter

• Dinner
• ⏱ 15 min
• Medium
• Serves 2
• 485 kcal / serving
• 31 g protein
• 2 g carbs
• 39 g fat

Ingredients (11)

• 2 salmon fillets, skin on (about 150 g each)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
• 30 g butter
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 3 sprigs thyme
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Steps (7)

1. Pat the salmon dry on both sides with paper towels and score the skin lightly.
2. Season both sides with the salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
4. Place the salmon skin side down and press with a spatula for the first 20 seconds to stop it curling, then cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the skin is crisp.
5. Flip the fillets, add the butter, garlic, and thyme, and lower the heat to low.
6. Baste the salmon with the melted butter for 2 to 3 minutes until just cooked through.
7. Finish with the lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley and serve.

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