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Crispy Pan-Seared Salmon with Citrus Butter Sauce


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  • Author: Michelle Davis
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A simple yet elegant salmon dish featuring a golden-crisp sear and a bright, buttery citrus sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (170 g / 6 oz each)

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 60 g (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter

  • Zest of 1 orange

  • Zest of 1 lemon

  • 60 ml (¼ cup) fresh orange juice

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped


Instructions

  • Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  • Sear salmon for 4–5 minutes per side until crisp and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

  • Melt butter in the same pan, add garlic, then citrus juices, zests, and honey. Simmer briefly.

  • Stir in parsley, return salmon to the pan, and spoon sauce over before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, avoid moving the salmon while searing.

  • Adjust citrus levels to taste, keeping a balance between richness and acidity.

    • For extra crispiness, avoid moving the salmon while searing.

    • Adjust citrus levels to taste, keeping a balance between richness and acidity.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes