Pan-Seared Salmon in Lemon Brown Butter Sauce

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Ingredients

• 1 pound of salmon, cut into four fillets
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 4 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
2. Grate lemon peel to get 1 tsp of fresh lemon zest and squeeze two lemons to get 4 tbsp of lemon juice.
3. In a large, light-colored pan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat until it browns (about 5 minutes).
4. Add the salmon fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the second side.
5. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add lemon zest and lemon juice. Spoon the sauce over the salmon as it cooks.
6. Transfer the cooked salmon to a serving plate and drizzle with the pan sauce.
7. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy the tender, flaky salmon with the lemon brown butter sauce.

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