Directions

1. Season whole salmon with salt and black pepper.
2. Squeeze 2 lemons for 4 tablespoon of lemon juice in a small bowl.
3. Heat butter in a large pan over medium heat. Swirl the pan to prevent splatter until it starts to turn light brown.
4. Add seasoned salmon and cook on the first side for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.
5. Flip the salmon and add grate 1 teaspoon of lemon zest and baste the salmon with the lemon juice. Spoon the sauce over the salmon as it cooks.
6. Cook another 2 to 3 minutes or until flaky and fully cooked through with an internal temperature of 63°C.
7. Transfer salmon to plates and drizzle with the sauce from the pan. Season with additional black pepper to taste.
8. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.