Pan-Seared Salmon with Garlic Butter

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Pat the salmon fillets completely dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. 2Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. 3Place the fillets skin-side up and sear for 4 to 5 minutes until a golden crust forms, then flip carefully.
4. 4Reduce the heat to medium, add the butter, garlic, and thyme to the pan, and cook the second side for 3 to 4 minutes, spooning the melted garlic butter over the fish.
5. 5Cook until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F internally.
6. 6Drizzle with lemon juice and the pan butter just before serving.

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