Ciao Chow Linda

Seared Salmon

Author: Ciao Chow Linda

Ingredients

• FOR TWO SERVINGS:

• 2 pieces of salmon, with skin on, total weight about 1-1/14 lbs.

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 2 garlic cloves, sliced thinly

• juice of 1/2 lemon, plus a few slices for garnish

• salt, pepper

• minced parsley

Instructions

1. season the salmon with salt and pepper and a little lemon juice, saving most of the lemon juice for later.

2. Turn up the heat on the skillet to medium high and place the salmon, skin side up, in the pan.

3. Let it sear for about three or four minutes, or until it forms a nice crust.

4. Using a long spatula, carefully flip the salmon over, being careful not to break the skin.

5. Turn the heat to medium, and place a lid on the pan.

6. Cook over medium heat for another two minutes.

7. Remove the lid, and drain off most of the oil (or you can leave it if you want).

8. Lower the heat to low to medium, then add the two tablespoons of butter, the garlic slices and the lemon juice.

9. Spoon a bit of the liquid over the salmon.

10. Sprinkle with parsley and place the lid on again.

11. Cook for another two to three minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.