Description
Savor crispy, pan-seared salmon with garlic butter and fresh thyme in this simple, flavorful recipe.
Ingredients
2 salmon filets (approximately 6-8 ounces each)
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Paprika, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 sprigs fresh thyme
Lemon zest and juice, for serving
Freshly chopped parsley, for serving
Instructions
Allow the salmon to come to room temperature. Pat dry, especially the skin, and score the skin carefully.
Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and paprika, rubbing into the slits.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil once hot.
Place salmon skin side down, press gently with spatula, and cook for 2 minutes.
Flip salmon and cook for 2 more minutes.
Turn salmon again, reduce heat to low, add butter, garlic, and thyme. Spoon melted butter over salmon continuously for 4 minutes.
Before serving, zest lemon over salmon, squeeze fresh lemon juice on top, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 23
- Cholesterol: 70