Pan-Seared Salmon with Bay House Oyster Bar Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

Pan-seared salmon fillets topped with a delicate herb butter inspired by coastal flavors, perfect for a fresh and fragrant seafood dinner. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 x 6 oz salmon fillets
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly on both sides.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until edges turn crispy and golden.
3. Step 3: Flip salmon carefully and cook for an additional 3 minutes until just cooked through and opaque.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, mix 4 tbsp unsalted butter softened with 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tbsp lemon juice until well combined.
5. Step 5: Remove salmon from skillet and top each fillet with 2 tbsp of the herb butter, allowing it to melt over the warm fish. Serve immediately.