Okay, ladies and gents, let me tell you about this absolutely divine Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce that’ll make your taste buds dance and your family think you’ve secretly enrolled in culinary school! 🍽️
Trust me, as someone who’s had her fair share of kitchen disasters (we don’t talk about the Great Lasagna Incident of 2019 😅), this recipe is foolproof and fancy enough to impress even your mother-in-law!
What You’ll Need:
– 4 salmon fillets (with skin on, honey – it keeps the moisture in!)
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 4 tablespoons butter
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– Juice of 1 fresh lemon
– Fresh dill
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Cherry tomatoes and asparagus (because we’re fancy like that!)
Now, here’s where the magic happens! First, pat those beautiful salmon fillets dry with paper towels – nobody likes a soggy bottom, right? Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat that olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it’s shimmering (like your highlight on a good day! ✨). Place the salmon skin-side up and let it sear for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip it over (carefully, we’re not running a circus here), and cook for another 4 minutes.
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Now for that heavenly sauce – remove the salmon and in the same pan, add butter and minced garlic. Once the garlic is fragrant (about 30 seconds), add lemon juice and fresh dill. Swirl it around like you’re dancing with your pan! Pour this liquid gold over your salmon.
For the sides, I like to roast cherry tomatoes and asparagus with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt at 400°F for about 15 minutes. The tomatoes burst in your mouth like little flavor bombs!
Plate it all up, and voilà! You’ve got yourself a restaurant-quality dinner that’s actually healthy and won’t break the bank. The omega-3s in salmon will keep your skin glowing, and the veggies… well, they’ll make you feel like a responsible adult! 💁♀️
This is honestly my go-to when I want to feel fancy but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen (because let’s be real, Netflix isn’t going to watch itself!).
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Pro tip: This pairs beautifully with a glass of white wine… you know, for cooking purposes only! 😉 Until next time, keep cooking and stay sassy! 💋
