glazed lemon salmon

Servings: 4 servings
Rating: 5
Difficulty: easy
Category: main course
Prep: 25 mins
Total: 25 mins

Ingredients:

  • 4 salmon pieces; about 2 lbs
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves; minced
  • 2 lemons
  • 1 c. low-sodium chicken stock
  • 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp. chopped parsley

Directions:

  • Preheat large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat
  • Meanwhile pat salmon dry with paper-towels and season with salt and black pepper
  • Add 2 tbsp olive oil; when oil is hot but not smoking add salmon skin side up
  • Cook salmon until deep golden brown; about 3 minutes then flip over for 1 minute
  • Transfer salmon to a plate and wipe skillet clean with a paper-towel
  • Reduce heat to medium; add 1 tbsp butter; garlic with zest and juice of one lemon
  • Sauté for 2 minutes
  • Thinly slice remaining lemon and to skillet with stock; 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Bring to a boil and simmer on low until reduced by almost half; about 3 to 5 minutes
  • Add salmon back to skillet skin side down, simmer until salmon is cooked through; about 3 to 4 minutes
  • Add remaining butter and stir to create creamy sauce.garnish with parsley and serve immediately

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