====== Pan Seared Salmon ====== ===== INGREDIENTS ===== * 4 (6-oz.) salmon fillets, patted dry with a paper towel * Kosher salt * Freshly ground black pepper * 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil * 1/4 c. white wine * Juice of 1 1/2 lemons, divided * 2 cloves garlic, sliced * Pinch red pepper flakes * 2 tbsp. butter * 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley (or dill), for garnish ===== DIRECTIONS ===== - Dry room temperature salmon fillets with paper towel. Season all over with salt and pepper and pinch of paprika. Squeeze lemon juice over each fillet. - Heat oil in a large non-stick pan or skillet over medium-high heat until hot. - Sear salmon flesh side down (skin-side up), until crispy and golden (about 5 min.). - Flip and sear the other side until the outside is crispy (about 5 min.). - Add in the butter, garlic, parsley white wine and lemon juice, stirring the melting butter around each fillet. (The butter will begin to brown slightly.)