Seared Salmon with Saffron Lemon Butter Sauce
This elegant dish features crispy, golden-seared salmon topped with a luxuriously silky saffron lemon butter sauce. The salmon is pan-seared to perfection, creating a crisp outer layer while keeping the inside tender and flaky. The sauce, infused with delicate saffron, rich butter, and bright lemon juice, adds a velvety texture and aromatic depth that perfectly complements the salmon’s natural richness. This restaurant-quality, low-carb meal is perfect for a sophisticated dinner, pairing beautifully with roasted vegetables or a light salad. Simple, refined, and bursting with flavor!
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Ingredients
For the Salmon
For the Saffron Lemon Butter Sauce
Instructions
Prepare the Saffron Butter Sauce
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In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter.
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Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Stir in saffron threads and let them bloom for 1 minute.
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Add heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Dijon mustard.
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Simmer on low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
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Season with salt & pepper to taste. Keep warm while preparing the salmon.
Sear the Salmon
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Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel to ensure crisp skin.
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Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
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Heat avocado oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
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Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until crispy.
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Flip and cook for 2-3 more minutes until the flesh is opaque and flaky.
Assemble & Serve
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Plate the seared salmon fillets and spoon the saffron lemon butter sauce generously over the top.
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Garnish with extra lemon zest and a sprinkle of fresh parsley (optional).