Garlic Butter Salmon in 13 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Pat the salmon fillets completely dry using paper towels. Note: Do this on both sides to remove all surface moisture
2. Rub both sides of the fillets with kosher salt and black pepper. Note: Be generous with the salt on the skin side
3. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet or heavy bottomed non stick pan over medium high heat until it shimmers and just starts to smoke.
4. Place fillets skin side down. Press gently with a spatula for 10 seconds until the skin is flat against the pan.
5. Cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes until the color change climbs about halfway up the side of the fillet.
6. Flip the fillets carefully once the fish releases naturally from the pan.
7. Lower the heat to medium. Add the unsalted butter and minced garlic to the pan.
8. Once the butter foams and smells nutty, tilt the pan. Continuously spoon the bubbling butter over the salmon for 2–3 minutes. Note: This is the basting phase that makes Garlic Butter Salmon so tender
9. Turn off the heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley.