Basil Lemon Garlic Butter Seared Salmon

A fresh, vibrant salmon dish featuring Butter Bar Basil Lemon Garlic Butter, sweet cherry tomatoes, green peas, fresh herbs, and citrus. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or an elevated meal for two.

Salmon with Basil Lemon Garlic Butter

Cooking Time

•  Prep Time: 15 minutes
•  Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
• Total Time: 30–35 minutes
  

Servings

• Serves 2

Ingredients

• 2 × 150 g salmon fillets, or 1 × 300 g piece of salmon
• ½ stick Butter Bar Basil Lemon Garlic Butter
• 1 lime
• ⅓ bunch fresh thyme
• 250 g green peas
• 20 cherry tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or sliced
• 1 bunch fresh basil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  

Instructions

1. Prepare the salmon. Pat the salmon dry and season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
2. Sear the salmon. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a portion of the Basil Lemon Garlic Butter and allow it to melt. Place the salmon in the pan and sear until golden, approximately 3–4 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Cook until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily.
3. Add the aromatics. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic and fresh thyme to the pan with a little more Basil Lemon Garlic Butter. Cook briefly until fragrant, spooning the melted butter over the salmon.
4. Cook the vegetables. Add the cherry tomatoes and green peas to the skillet. Sauté until the tomatoes begin to soften and blister and the peas are heated through.
5. Finish with citrus & basil. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the salmon and vegetables. Add torn fresh basil and the remaining Basil Lemon Garlic Butter, allowing it to melt into the vegetables and create a flavourful pan sauce.
6. Serve. Divide the salmon, peas, and cherry tomatoes between two plates. Spoon the warm Basil Lemon Garlic Butter and pan juices over the salmon. Garnish with fresh basil, thyme, and an extra squeeze of lime.
   

Butter Bar Tip
Add an extra pat of Basil Lemon Garlic Butter to the salmon just before serving. Let it slowly melt over the warm fish for an extra-rich, buttery finish.

Perfect With: Crispy roasted potatoes, fresh sourdough, rice, or a simple green salad.