Brown Butter Lemon Salmon is a freshly seared salmon sautéed in olive oil, infused with a brown butter glaze with fresh parsley, thyme and rosemary herbs with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. This is the perfect balance of a light and tasty family meal!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keyword: brown butter, brown butter lemon salmon, lemon salmon, salmon
In a large skillet add the olive oil and turn to medium high heat. Add the salmon skin side down and cook for 4-5 minutes. Flip to the other side and continue to cook for 4-5 minutes until the top has a golden brown crust and the salmon flakes easily. Remove and set aside on a plate.
Add the butter to the pan. Whisk until the butter starts to foam and turn brown. Add the lemon juice and fresh herbs. Return the salmon to the pan and serve.