Name: Pan-Fried Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 salmon fillets; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Salmon with Lemon Butter

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 salmon fillets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Melt butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add lemon juice and swirl the skillet to combine.
Place salmon fillets, flesh-sides down, into the skillet. Cook until browned, about 3 minutes.
Baste the tops of the fillets with lemon butter using a spoon.
Flip the fillets using a spatula and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	178	-
Total Fat	10g	12%
Saturated Fat	5g	23%
Cholesterol	65mg	22%
Sodium	132mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate	1g	0%
Total Sugars	0g	-
Protein	21g	42%
Vitamin C	5mg	5%
Calcium	43mg	3%
Iron	1mg	3%
Potassium	401mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Comments

Barbara Diaz

10/08/2025 12:54:24 AM

Absolutely amazing!!!!

Catherine White

10/07/2025 12:24:35 AM

Minimalistic yet flavorful! The salmon fillets were accompanied by a herb-infused butter, simplifying the cooking process. While I usually opt to grill my salmon, this alternative method produced fantastic results, and I look forward to making it again.