Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe

Instructions

1. 1
   Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. 2
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and sear 4-5 minutes, until skin is crisp and golden.
3. 3
   Flip salmon and cook another 2-4 minutes until just cooked through. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
4. 4
   Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet; when melted, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
5. 5
   Stir in lemon juice and zest, scraping up any bits from the pan. Let simmer for 1 minute.
6. 6
   Add parsley, then return salmon to skillet and spoon sauce over fillets. Warm through for 1 minute.
7. 7
   Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley and lemon wedges.