Garlic Butter Salmon PanSeared Perfection in Minutes

Ingredients

• 2 (6-ounce/170g each) salmon fillets, skin on or off
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (56g / 1/2 stick)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (approximately 1 tablespoon)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (30 ml), from about 1/2 lemon
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tablespoon dried parsley)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)