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Pan-Seared Salmon With Pesto Butter

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Pan-Seared Salmon recipe features tender fillets of salmon topped with a flavorful pesto butter. It’s a quick and delicious dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.


Ingredients

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For the Pesto Butter:

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto

For the Salmon:

  • 2 tablespoons light olive oil
  • 4 4-ounce fillets salmon, skin removed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Juice from 1/2 of a lemon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pesto Butter: In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter and basil pesto until well combined. Set aside.
  2. Cook the Salmon: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then place them in the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side or until the salmon is cooked through. Squeeze lemon juice over the salmon.
  3. Serve: Top the cooked salmon with a dollop of pesto butter and serve hot.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of pesto in the butter to suit your taste preferences.
  • Feel free to add additional herbs or seasonings to the pesto butter for extra flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet
  • Calories: Approximately 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg