Seared Salmon

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 Salmon Fillets
• 2 tablespoons butter
• fresh lemon juice (to finish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Remove the Salmon Fillets from the fridge 20-30 minutes before you plan to cook them and pat them with paper towels.

2. 2

   Add the oil to the pan and preheat the pan over high heat until the oil shimmers and starts to smoke slightly.

3. 3

   Once the oil is hot, reduce the heat to medium and the fillets to the pan—Cook undisturbed for 3 minutes (they should be golden brown).

4. 4

   Flip fillets to the uncooked side down and cook another 3-5 minutes to cook through or until they reach an internal temperature of 125°F (52°C) to 130°F (54°C) in the middle.

5. 5

   Remove from the heat top with ½ Tablespoon of butter and a squeeze of lemon, allow to melt and spread the butter over the fillets.

6. 6

   Transfer the to a dish, cover loosely with foil, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.