Pan-Seared Garlic Butter Salmon
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This pan-seared garlic butter salmon is incredibly flaky, tender, and rich in flavor. Coated with a well-balanced spice rub and finished in a luscious garlic butter sauce with a squeeze of fresh lemon, it makes for a perfect restaurant-quality weeknight dinner.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Cut the salmon into fillets, pat dry, and coat with a drizzle of olive oil. → Mix the dry seasonings and coat both sides of the salmon fillets generously. → Pan-sear the fillets in unsalted butter on medium-high heat for 5 minutes per side, then set aside. → Prepare the garlic butter sauce in the same skillet with sautéed garlic, bouillon, lemon juice, fresh parsley, and chicken broth. → Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the warm sauce over the top before serving.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Cut the salmon into fillets, pat dry, and coat with a drizzle of olive oil. → Mix the dry seasonings and coat both sides of the salmon fillets generously. → Pan-sear the fillets in unsalted butter on medium-high heat for 5 minutes per side, then set aside. → Prepare the garlic butter sauce in the same skillet with sautéed garlic, bouillon, lemon juice, fresh parsley, and chicken broth. → Return the salmon to the skillet and spoon the warm sauce over the top before serving.
Introduction
This pan-seared garlic butter salmon is incredibly flaky, tender, and rich in flavor. Coated with a well-balanced spice rub and finished in a luscious garlic butter sauce with a squeeze of fresh lemon, it makes for a perfect restaurant-quality weeknight dinner.
Step 1
Portion the whole salmon fillet by marking and cutting it into 5 equal-sized fillets. Trim off any thin belly flap if necessary.
Step 2
Wash the salmon fillets, then use paper towels to pat them thoroughly dry. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the salmon and rub it in evenly.
Step 3
In a small plate, mix the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, thyme, lemon pepper, seasoned salt, and ground black pepper. Season both sides of the salmon fillets generously.
Step 4
Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
Step 5
Place the seasoned salmon fillets into the hot skillet. Pan-sear for about 5 minutes per side until beautifully golden brown and cooked through. Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Patting the salmon completely dry is essential to get a nice, crispy crust and ensure the seasonings stick well.
Adjust the cooking time depending on the thickness of the salmon fillets. For very thick pieces, you can transfer them to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes to make sure the center is fully cooked.
Using chicken broth helps lighten the sauce as a substitute for excess butter, but feel free to keep the extra butter if you prefer a richer taste.
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