Brown Butter Lemon Salmon
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!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 pounds salmon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper
- ½ cup butter
- juice of half lemon
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon rosemary removed from stem and chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet add 1 tablespoon olive oil and turn to medium-high heat. Season 2 pounds salmon with salt and pepper. Place the salmon in the pan, 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 ½ cup butter to the pan. Whisk until the butter starts to foam and turn brown. Add juice of half lemon, 1 tablespoon thyme, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, and 1 teaspoon rosemary. Return the salmon to the pan and serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 1142mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 968IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg
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