Ingredients
- 2 salmon steaks 1-inch thick, about 6 ounces each
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
- Season both sides of the salmon steaks with sea salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the salmon steaks in the skillet. Cook for about 4 minutes undisturbed on one side until golden and crisp. Flip the steaks, add butter and garlic to the skillet, and cook for an additional 4 minutes, basting the salmon with the melted butter.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cooked salmon steaks and serve immediately.