Garlic Butter Salmon for 4 Servings

Instructions:

1. Pat the salmon fillets bone-dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with sea salt and cracked black pepper.
2. Heat avocado oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Place fillets skin-side down, pressing firmly for 10 seconds to ensure full skin contact. Cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes until the skin is crispy and releases easily.
4. Flip the fillets carefully and immediately reduce the heat to medium.
5. Add the unsalted butter and minced garlic to the pan. Once the butter foams, tilt the pan and continuously spoon the garlic butter over the salmon for 2-3 minutes.
6. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley during the last 30 seconds of cooking until the sauce is velvety.
7. Remove from heat immediately to prevent the garlic from scorching.
8. Let the fish rest for 2 minutes on a plate before serving.