Pan seared Norwegian salmon with orange butter sauce.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is lower in saturated fat and adds a different flavor.

orange juice

🥗Healthier: fresh lemon juice

💰Cheaper: bottled lemon juice

Fresh lemon juice provides a bright acidity and is often more affordable.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried or frozen herbs can be more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout fillets

💰Cheaper: farmed salmon

Trout is often lower in price and provides similar flavors.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Add butter to the skillet and let it melt until foamy.

Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet.

Sear the salmon for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden.

Flip the salmon fillets carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes until just cooked through.

Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add orange juice and zest, stirring to combine.

Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it reduce for 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat and whisk in additional butter until melted and smooth.

Pour the orange butter sauce over the salmon before serving.

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