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Seared Salmon with Saffron Lemon Butter Sauce

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Servings 2
Dietary Flexitarian, Gluten Free, Keto, Mediterranean, Paleo, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Description

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!

Ingredients
    For the Salmon
  • 2 6-oz wild-caught salmon fillets (skin-on for extra crispiness)
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional for depth of flavor)
    • For the Saffron Lemon Butter Sauce
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter (or ghee for Paleo-friendly version)
  • 1/2 Cup heavy cream (can remove or use ¼ cup ghee + ¼ cup bone broth for a thinner paleo-friendly sauce)
  • 1/2 tsp saffron threads (lightly crushed for maximum infusion)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard (adds complexity and depth)
  • Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
    Prepare the Saffron Butter Sauce
  1. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in saffron threads and let them bloom for 1 minute.
  4. Add heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Dijon mustard.
  5. Simmer on low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
  6. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Keep warm while preparing the salmon.
    7. Sear the Salmon
  7. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel to ensure crisp skin.
  8. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  9. Heat avocado oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  10. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until crispy.
  11. Flip and cook for 2-3 more minutes until the flesh is opaque and flaky.
    12. Assemble & Serve
  12. Plate the seared salmon fillets and spoon the saffron lemon butter sauce generously over the top.
  13. Garnish with extra lemon zest and a sprinkle of fresh parsley (optional).
Read it online: https://orovalentio.com/recipe/seared-salmon-with-saffron-lemon-butter-sauce/