Seared Salmon With Orange-Shallot Butter
Ingredients
6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened1 tsp. orange zest, plus 1½ Tbsp. fresh orange juice, warmed slightly
1 Tbsp. finely minced shallot
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
Olive oil for searing
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
4 salmon fillets, patted dry
Preparation
• Preheat the oven to 450.
• In a small bowl, mix the butter, orange zest and juice, shallot and thyme until well blended. Set aside.
• Set a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add enough olive oil to make a light film.
• Salt and pepper the salmon fillets lightly and place them in the skillet, skin side up.
• Cook for about 1 minute, until they are lightly browned.
• Flip the fish over and place the skillet into the oven for about 4 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and top each fillet with about 1 teaspoon of orange-shallot butter.