Seared Salmon with Scallion Butter

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serves 4
Ingredients

• 1 lb. salmon portioned into four pieces (4 oz. each)
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• kosher salt to taste
• black pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons salted butter
• 2 scallions thinly sliced

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Instructions

• Season the salmon with plenty of salt and pepper.
• Heat up the olive oil (2 tablespoons) in a non-stick skillet and place the salmon skin side up in the skillet. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes, or until the sides of the salmon are starting to cook.
• Flip the salmon and cook for a couple more minutes on the other side. You'll know it's cooked when it flakes easily apart with a fork. Try not to overcook the fish, otherwise it will be a bit dry.
• Meanwhile, melt the 4 tablespoons salted butter (in the microwave or on the stovetop) and add the chopped scallions to it.
• Serve seared salmon drizzled with scallion butter.