Description
Tender pan-seared salmon coated in a glossy honey lemon butter sauce, balancing sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. A quick and elegant dish perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
- 4x 4-5oz/120-150g boneless skinless salmon fillets
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp / 15g unsalted butter
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup / 120ml chicken stock
- 2 1/2 tbsp honey
- 1 large lemon
- 2 1/2 tbsp / 40g unsalted butter (cold)
- Finely diced fresh chives
- Cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Slice two thin circles from the center of the lemon and halve them to create 4 half moons for serving. Squeeze the remaining lemon to obtain 1 1/2 tbsp of juice.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry, then season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Melt in 1 tbsp butter, then add the salmon presentation side down. Cook for about 3 minutes per side until golden and nearly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add chicken stock, honey, and lemon juice. Stir in the cold butter and whisk until fully incorporated. Simmer, stirring, until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency.
- Add any resting juices from the salmon back into the pan and simmer briefly if needed. Season to taste with additional salt.
- Return the salmon to the pan, place lemon slices on top, and baste with the sauce.
- Serve with sauce drizzled over, garnished with fresh chives and cracked black pepper.
Notes
- Ensure the butter for the sauce is cold to help emulsify and thicken properly.
- Adjust honey and lemon juice to balance sweetness and acidity to taste.
- Use fresh salmon fillets of similar size for even cooking.
- Serve with rice, vegetables, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
