Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce

• 4 6oz pieces Salmon fillets
• 4 tbsp Butter

  Suggested swaps

  Coconut oil · 1:1 ratio — Works well in baking; adds slight coconut flavor

  Olive oil · 3:4 ratio — Use ¾ cup oil per 1 cup butter; best for savory dishes
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes without moving.
4. Flip and cook for 3-4 minutes more until salmon flakes easily.
5. Remove salmon and set aside. Lower heat to medium.
6. Add butter and garlic to pan, cook for 1 minute.
7. Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Pour sauce over salmon and serve.

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