Pan-Seared Sockeye Salmon with Garlic Herb Butter

Pan-seared sockeye salmon fillet topped with garlic herb butter and served with roasted asparagus and a lemon wedge.

Sockeye salmon is naturally flavorful with a deep red hue, and it cooks beautifully with just a bit of seasoning. This recipe pairs it with garlic herb butter that melts into the fish for a simple, craveable meal. It’s fast enough for a weeknight but feels special enough for guests.

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Ingredients

  • 2 sockeye salmon fillets (from Joe’s Seafood)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • For Garlic Herb Butter:
    • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • 1 tsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
    • Juice of half a lemon

Instructions

  1. Season salmon with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Cook salmon skin-side down for 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook 2–3 minutes more.
  4. In a separate pan or microwave, melt butter with garlic, herbs, and lemon juice.
  5. Drizzle garlic herb butter over salmon before serving.

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