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Salmon with Lemon Herb Butter

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Yields: 2 servings Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 salmon filets 1 stick of butter, softened 1 garlic clove Zest of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Make the Herb Butter: Combine garlic and basil in a food processor. Pulse until finely minced. Add softened butter, lemon juice, and zest to the food processor. Blend until smooth. Pour butter into a silicone mold and freeze until firm (can be made ahead of time). Cook the Salmon: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Rub salmon filets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook salmon skin-side down for 3-5 minutes, or until about 1/3 of the way cooked through. Flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes. Serve: Place a pat of softened herb butter on each salmon filet. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon (optional). Serve imme...