Pan Seared Salmon

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout fillets

💰Cheaper: tilapia fillets

Tilapia is more budget-friendly while still being mild.

Blot the salmon fillets with a paper towel to remove as much water as possible.

Season the salmon with salt and black pepper to taste.

Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet until hot, ensuring an even coating.

Place the salmon fillets top side down in the skillet without touching them.

Cook the salmon for about 3 to 4 minutes until it starts to cook through halfway up the fish.

Flip the salmon fillets to the skin side and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes.

Remove the salmon from the skillet and let it rest.

Mince two cloves of garlic.

Add butter to the skillet and melt it completely.

Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.

Pour in a quarter cup of chicken broth and two tablespoons of lemon juice.

Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it reduce until about halfway.

Season the sauce with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

Spoon the sauce over the salmon and garnish with chopped parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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