Chipotle Butter Salmon

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This Chipotle Butter Salmon is crispy, and buttery, and it has little heat from the Garlic Fire Oil.

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The salmon in this recipe is very easy and fast to prepare-- no marinade or prep time. This is seasoned with a little smoked sea salt and black pepper before pan-searing.

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WHAT YOU'LL NEED (scroll to full ingredient list)

• Skillet or Deep pan

• Garlic Fire Oil

• Smoked sea salt

• Salmon

• Black pepper

• Chipotle pepper (in adobo)

• 1/2 C Butter, softened

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 TBSP crushed red pepper

• Salt to taste

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DIRECTIONS

STEP 1: CHIPOTLE BUTTER

• Combine the butter, garlic, crushed red pepper, finely minced chipotle pepper, and salt in a small bowl and mix together.

• Add the butter mixture to a sheet of plastic wrap or parchment paper and roll into a log.

• Place the Chipotle Butter in the refrigerator until ready to use.

STEP 2: SALMON

• Dry all surfaces of the salmon with a paper towel to remove any moisture.

• Season all sides of the salmon with smoked sea salt and black pepper within 5 minutes of cooking.

STEP 3: SEAR

• Add a little Garlic Fire Oil to a preheated pan over medium heat.

• Sear the salmon, skin-side down, and cook for 5-6 minutes.

• Carefully flip the salmon and cook for another 2-3 minutes until your desired doneness is reached.

• Remove from heat.

  
  

  NOTE: If cooking a thick piece of salmon, searing the sides of the fish may be necessary.

STEP 4: SERVE

• Top the salmon with the Chipotle Butter and serve.

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INGREDIENTS

Makes 4-5 servings

• 1-2 TBSP Garlic Fire Oil

• Smoked sea salt

• 2 lb Salmon

• Black pepper

CHIPOTLE BUTTER

• 1 chipotle pepper (in adobo)

• 1/2 C Butter, softened

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 TBSP crushed red pepper

• Salt to taste

  
  

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