Lemony-Garlic Pan-Seared Salmon
This pan-seared salmon features fresh herbs of your choice, bright lemon and savory garlic.
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- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 11 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 (5-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon salt-free lemon pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives and/or dill
- 0.5 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- 1
Pat salmon dry and sprinkle on both sides with garlic powder, salt and lemon pepper.
- 2
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the salmon, skin-side down; cook, pressing the fillets down slightly with a spatula until they rest flat against the pan, about 15 seconds. Release spatula and continue cooking until the skin releases easily from the pan and the fish edges are opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and flip the salmon. Add garlic and butter to the pan; cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 145°F, 2 to 4 minutes, swirling the butter in the pan occasionally. Remove and discard the garlic clove.
- 3
Transfer the salmon to a platter; sprinkle evenly with herbs and lemon zest. Serve with lemon wedges. Additional reporting by Carrie Myers and Jan Valdez