Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter

Ingredients

• •4 (6 oz) salmon fillets, skin on
• •1 tbsp olive oil
• •Salt and pepper
• •3 tbsp butter
• •3 cloves garlic, minced
• •Juice of 1 lemon
• •2 tbsp capers, drained
• •2 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat salmon dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Place fillets skin-side down. Press gently for 30 seconds to keep flat.

3. 3

   Cook undisturbed 4–5 minutes until skin is deeply crisp and releases easily. Flip and cook 2–3 minutes more to medium.

4. 4

   Transfer to plates. Reduce heat to medium-low; add butter and garlic, swirl until fragrant, 30 seconds.

5. 5

   Off heat, stir in lemon juice and capers. Spoon over salmon. Top with herbs.