Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon and Dill

Ingredients

• 4.0 1/2 fillet Fish, salmon, atlantic, farmed, raw
• 2.0 15ml Vegetable oil, olive
• 2.0 15ml Butter, unsalted
• 3.0 1 clove Garlic, raw
• 3.0 15ml Lemon juice, raw
• 4.0 5 sprigs Spices, dill weed, fresh
• 0.5 5ml Salt, table
• 0.5 5 ml ground Spices, pepper, black

Instructions

1. Remove the salmon from the fridge 15 minutes before cooking. Pat dry with paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.

2. Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

3. Place the salmon fillets skin-side up in the pan. Cook without moving for 4 minutes until a golden crust forms.

4. Flip the fillets carefully. Reduce heat to medium. Add the butter and minced garlic to the pan.

5. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, basting the salmon with the garlic butter, until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

6. Squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the salmon. Scatter the fresh dill on top.

7. Serve immediately with the pan juices spooned over. Pairs well with roasted asparagus or steamed rice.