Bright pan-fried salmon fillets are served with a softened spoonful of savory herb-infused butter.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp salted butter, at room temperature
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh tarragon, chopped
- ½ tsp granulated garlic
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp safflower oil
- 2 (4 oz; 110 g each) boneless salmon fillets
- 2 cups steamed greens, to serve (optional)
How to Make It
- In a small bowl, combine salted butter, chives, parsley, rosemary, tarragon, granulated garlic, and black pepper and mix until well blended. (Alternately, use a small food processor to puré e ingredients.) Set aside.
- Heat a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add safflower oil and wait for 30 seconds.
- Place salmon fillets, skin side down, in hot oil. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Carefully turn over fillets and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
- Spoon herb butter over hot salmon fillets just before serving to soften. Serve alongside steamed greens (if using) for a complete meal.
| Nutrition Facts |
Serving Size 1 |
Nutritional Value Per Serving | Calories 466 kcal Calories from Fat: 342 kcal |
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% Daily Value*
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| Total Fat 38 g 109% |
Trans Fat 0.0 g |
carbohydrates 8 g 6% |
Dietary Fiber 5 g 13% |
Protein 28 g 56% |
* Above mentioned %DVs (Percent Daily Values) are based on 2,000 calorie food intake.
DVs (Daily values) may be vary depending upon individuals daily calorie needs. Above nutritional values are estimates and should only be used as a guide for approximation. They are not allfoodchef.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average weight of 194 lbs. and ages of 19 to 50 years. |