Pan Seared Salmon with Garlic Butter
This salmon is on the table in less time than it will take you to make a salad!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 174kcal
Cost $8
Ingredients
- 12 oz fillets of salmon, skin on 4 fillets
- 2 Tbsp garlic scape butter
- 1 tsp Fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, fresh squeezed
Instructions
- Let salmon sit on counter for 10-15 minutes before searing.
- Add garlic scape butter to a non stick frying pan. Recipe for butter is here.
- Place salmon skin side down, over medium high heat. Sear for 4-5 minutes, until golden. Flip salmon carefully and sear the other side until golden, internal temperature should be about 135°F for medium rare. Don't overcook.
Notes
Do not over cook salmon!
If you purchased skinless filets, they are fine too.
Recipe for Garlic Scape Butter.
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcal | Protein: 17g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 416mg | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 2.9mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.7mg