Seared Salmon with Green Peppercorn Sauce

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds wild salmon fillet (see Tip), skinned and cut into 4 portions

  • 1/4 teaspoon plus a pinch of salt, divided

  • 2 teaspoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • 4 teaspoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

  • 1 teaspoon green peppercorns in vinegar, rinsed and crushed

Directions

  1. Sprinkle salmon pieces with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and cook until just opaque in the center, gently turning halfway, 4 to 7 minutes total. Divide among 4 plates. Remove the pan from the heat and immediately add lemon juice, butter, peppercorns and the remaining pinch of salt; swirl the pan carefully to incorporate the butter into the sauce. Top each portion of fish with sauce (about 2 teaspoons each).