Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin removed
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Optional: capers
Instructions
- Season salmon with salt and pepper; lightly dredge in flour.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear salmon 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
- Remove salmon; add butter and garlic to the pan; stir until fragrant.
- Deglaze with lemon juice, return salmon to pan; spoon sauce over 1 minute.
- Finish with lemon zest and parsley; serve immediately.
Notes
- Best served with steamed greens or potatoes.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter.
- Flour is optional for extra crust; omit for gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: Modern European with fantasy influence
- Diet: Pescatarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
