This seared salmon served with melted butter and scallions BEST way to eat salmon in the world, and only THREE INGREDIENTS! It takes ten minutes and it's so easy, but seems fancy.
Heat up the olive oil (2 tablespoons) in a non-stick skillet and place the salmon skin side up in the skillet. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes, or until the sides of the salmon are starting to cook.
Flip the salmon and cook for a couple more minutes on the other side. You'lll know it's cooked when it flakes easily apart with a fork. Try not to overcook the fish, otherwise it will be a bit dry.
Meanwhile, melt the 4 tablespoons salted butter (in the microwave or on the stovetop) and add the chopped scallions to it.
Serve seared salmon drizzled with scallion butter.
Notes
This recipe feeds four people. To make an individual serving, simply use 4 oz. salmon and 1 tablespoon butter per serving, with fewer scallions.
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