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Pesto Butter Salmon — Restaurant Quality Dinner in Minutes

Chef-Grade Pesto Butter Salmon: A Masterclass in Flavor


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  • Author: marie
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A luxurious pan-seared salmon dish topped with a rich, aromatic blend of basil pesto and creamy butter for a restaurant-quality experience at home.


Ingredients

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  • 4 (6oz) Salmon Fillets
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup Basil Pesto
  • 1 Lemon (zested and juiced)
  • Kosher Salt to taste
  • Freshly cracked Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Combine softened butter and pesto in a small bowl until smooth.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until crisp.
  5. Flip fillets and add a dollop of pesto butter to each.
  6. Baste with melting butter for another 3 minutes.
  7. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and rest for 2 minutes.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Searing
  • Cuisine: Fusion