Salmon with Blackberry Butter
Elevate your seafood dinner with this stunning recipe for Salmon with Blackberry Butter—a perfect balance of savory and sweet that’s as impressive as it is easy to make. Flaky, pan-seared salmon fillets are topped with a silky homemade blackberry butter infused with honey, fresh thyme, and a hint of lemon zest and juice for a burst of vibrant flavors. The combination of the crispy salmon skin and the rich, fruity butter that melts over the warm fish creates a restaurant-quality dish right in your own kitchen. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for both weeknight meals and special occasions. Serve it with roasted asparagus or wild rice to complete your gourmet plate. Tags: blackberry butter, salmon recipes, pan-seared salmon, quick gourmet meals, seafood dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) skin-on salmon fillets
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 0.5 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the blackberry butter: In a small bowl, use a fork to mash the blackberries until fairly smooth. In a separate medium bowl, combine the softened butter, mashed blackberries, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, and thyme leaves. Stir until well combined. Place the mixture on a sheet of plastic wrap and shape it into a small log. Wrap tightly and refrigerate while preparing the salmon.
Season the salmon fillets on both sides with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering but not smoking, place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden brown.
Carefully flip the salmon fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked to your desired doneness and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the skillet and let rest for 2 minutes.
To serve, slice the chilled blackberry butter into rounds. Place a round on each salmon fillet, allowing it to melt slightly over the warm fish. Garnish with additional fresh blackberries and thyme leaves, if desired.
Serve immediately with your choice of sides such as roasted asparagus or wild rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1031 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.6 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.9 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 195 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 964 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.7 g | ||
| Protein | 27.8 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.9 mcg | 75% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 721 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
