Salmon with Butter Sauce

This simple and delicious dish features pan-fried salmon fillets topped with a rich butter and rosemary sauce. It’s quick to prepare but full of elegant flavour, making it perfect for both weeknights and special occasions. The buttery sauce, lifted with a hint of lemon and rosemary, complements the tender salmon beautifully.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Total Time 17

Servings People

Ingredients

Instructions

Lightly sprinkle both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
2 large salmon fillets, salt, freshly ground black pepper
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
1 tbsp olive oil
Once hot, place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan. Cook for about 5–6 minutes until the skin is crispy and the fish is mostly cooked through. Flip the salmon over carefully and cook the other side for another 2–3 minutes until just done. Remove the salmon from the pan and keep warm.
In the same pan, reduce the heat to low and add the butter. Once the butter begins to melt, add the rosemary sprigs. Stir gently and let the rosemary infuse the butter for about 1–2 minutes.
2 tbsp butter, 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
Add a squeeze of lemon juice and a few grinds of black pepper to the butter. Stir well.
1 tsp lemon juice
Place the salmon fillets on plates and spoon the butter and rosemary sauce generously over the top.

Notes

What to Serve with Salmon with Butter Sauce:

Crusty bread for soaking up the buttery sauce.
Mashed potatoes for a comforting side.
Steamed green beans or broccoli to add freshness and colour to the plate.
A simple green salad tossed with a light vinaigrette for something crisp and refreshing.

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