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Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce

A simple yet delicious pan-seared salmon with a tangy lemon butter sauce.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 fillets Salmon skinless
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 whole Lemon juiced
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley chopped
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. 2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets, skin-side up, and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
  3. 3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
  4. 4. Pour the lemon butter sauce over the cooked salmon fillets and serve immediately.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 700mg | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Dinner, Salmon, Seafood
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