Pan-Seared Salmon With Pesto Butter

This Pan-Seared Salmon with Pesto Butter is a quick and flavorful dish that combines the richness of salmon with the aromatic freshness of basil pesto. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Ingredients

• 4 (4-ounce) salmon fillets, skin removed

• 2 tablespoons homemade or store-bought basil pesto

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• Salt and pepper, to taste
  
  

Directions

1. Prepare the Pesto Butter: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with the pesto until well combined. Set aside.

2. Cook the Salmon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Place the fillets in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

3. Finish the Dish: Remove the salmon from the skillet and place on serving plates. Top each fillet with a generous spoonful of pesto butter and a drizzle of fresh lemon juice. Serve immediately.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 350 kcal

• Protein: 25g

• Fat: 25g

• Carbohydrates: 2g

• Sodium: 200mg

• Cholesterol: 70mg