Pan-Fried Salmon

This is a super easy and quick recipe for pan-fried salmon that is ready in under 15 minutes. Besides salmon fillets, all you need is butter and fresh lemon juice.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 178 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 salmon fillets

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Pour in lemon juice and swirl the skillet to mix melted butter and lemon juice.

Step 2

Place salmon fillets, flesh side down, in the pan and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Spoon lemon butter over the top of the fillets as they cook. Turn fillets over with a spatula and cook for an additional 1 or 2 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets. Season with salt and pepper.