Pan Seared Garlic Butter Salmon

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Salmon Fillets (6 oz each, skin on or off, thawed if frozen)
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (extra‑virgin, for coating the fish)
• 1 teaspoon All‑Purpose Seasoning (store‑bought everything seasoning or homemade blend)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (softened, divided)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 1 teaspoon Dried Basil (optional, for herb flavor)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)

Instructions

1. Season the Salmon

   Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, drizzle 1 Tbsp olive oil over both sides and rub in. Sprinkle 1 tsp all‑purpose seasoning evenly on each fillet and gently press it into the flesh.

   Time: PT2M

2. Prepare Garlic Parmesan Basil Butter

   In a small bowl combine the softened 1 Tbsp butter, minced garlic, grated Parmesan, and dried basil. Mix until a smooth paste forms.

   Time: PT2M

3. Heat the Skillet

   Place the non‑stick skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the remaining 1 Tbsp butter and let it melt, then stir in half of the garlic‑Parmesan‑basil butter mixture.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium-high

4. Sear the Salmon – First Side

   Lay the fillets skin‑side down (or flesh side down if skinless) in the hot skillet. Cook without moving for about 3 minutes until a golden crust forms.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium-high

5. Flip and Baste

   Turn the fillets over, add the remaining garlic‑Parmesan‑basil butter to the pan, and continuously spoon the melted butter over the fish for another 3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium-high

6. Finish with Lemon

   Remove the salmon from the skillet, place on a serving plate, and drizzle 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice over the top. Let rest 1 minute before serving.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

2 g

Fat

22 g

Fiber

0 g