Description
This pan-seared salmon is packed with bold flavors from garlic, thyme, and a buttery lemon drizzle. With crispy skin and tender flesh, it’s an easy yet impressive dish perfect for any dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon filets
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves (smashed)
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
Instructions
- Bring salmon to room temperature for 10 minutes and pat dry.
- Score the skin and season both sides with salt, pepper, and optional paprika.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and add salmon skin side down. Press gently for 10-15 seconds.
- Sear for 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to low, add butter, garlic, and thyme. Baste the salmon continuously for 6 minutes.
- Drizzle lemon juice and zest over the salmon before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, garnish with fresh parsley or dill.
- Ensure your skillet is hot before adding the salmon to get the perfect crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Modern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per Serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pan-seared salmon, crispy salmon, Gordon Ramsay salmon