Garlic Butter Salmon in a Skillet

Crispy salmon basted with foaming garlic butter in one skillet. Rich, simple and done in under 20 minutes.

Serves: 2  |  Total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 salmon fillets, skin on
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• Salt and pepper
• Lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Season the salmon well with salt and pepper.
2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat and cook the salmon skin side down for 5 minutes until crisp.
3. Flip the fillets and add the butter, garlic and thyme.
4. Tilt the pan and spoon the melted butter over the salmon for 2 to 3 minutes until it reaches 145°F.
5. Serve with lemon wedges and the pan butter spooned over the top.

Pin Tip

Press the fillets gently with a spatula for the first 30 seconds to keep the skin flat and crisp.

Food Safety

Cook salmon until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, measured in the thickest part, and the flesh flakes easily with a fork.