Pan Seared Salmon [Interesting Stories]

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====== 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.)