Pan-Seared Salmon with Pesto Butter
Pan-Seared Salmon with Pesto Butter is a quick and elegant dish that transforms any meal into a gourmet experience. This recipe features tender salmon fillets seared to perfection and drizzled with a rich, aromatic pesto butter. With its vibrant colors and bold flavors, this dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s ideal for both busy weeknights and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets dry; season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter until bubbly.
- Place the salmon skin-side down in the skillet; cook for 4-5 minutes without moving.
- Carefully flip the fillets; cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through but still moist.
- In a separate small pan, melt remaining butter over low heat; stir in pesto and lemon juice until combined.
- Serve the salmon topped with pesto butter alongside your choice of sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg