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Ingredients

• 12 oz Salmon Fillet, Skin‑On (Two 6‑oz portions, skin left on for crispness)
• 1 tsp Kosher Salt (Season both sides evenly)
• 2 tbsp Clarified Butter (Ghee) (High smoke‑point butter for initial sear)
• 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter (Adds richness when the fish is flipped)
• 2 fruit Finger Lime (Squeezed over the finished salmon; provides lime‑caviar bursts)
• 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper (Optional, added with salt)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Salmon

   Place the salmon fillets on a cutting board, pat the skin side completely dry with paper towels, then season both sides evenly with kosher salt and optional black pepper.

   Time: PT3M

2. Heat Clarified Butter

   Add 2 tbsp clarified butter to a heavy‑bottom skillet and heat over medium‑high until it begins to shimmer and lightly smoke.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium‑high heat

3. Sear Skin‑Side Down

   Lay the salmon fillets skin‑side down in the hot skillet. Press gently with a spatula for about 30 seconds to keep the skin flat, then let cook undisturbed for 6 minutes until the skin is golden‑brown and releases easily.

   Time: PT6M

   Temperature: medium‑high heat

4. Add Butter and Flip

   Add a 1 tbsp chunk of unsalted butter to the pan, let it melt and foam, then carefully flip the fillets using tongs or a fish turner. Cook the flesh side for an additional 2 minutes, basting with the melted butter.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium‑high heat

5. Finish with Finger Lime

   Remove the salmon from the pan, place on a serving plate, and immediately squeeze the flesh of the finger limes over the top, allowing the caviar‑like vesicles to burst onto the fish.

   Time: PT1M

6. Rest and Serve

   Let the salmon rest for 1 minute, then serve immediately with your choice of side (e.g., steamed vegetables or rice).

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

570

Protein

34 g

Carbohydrates

0 g

Fat

38 g

Fiber

0 g