1. Prepare salmon fillets by descaling with a spoon and drying them with a paper towel
2. Place salmon fillets on a flat plate and leave them out at room temperature for 3 – 5 minutes.
3. Season salmon fillets with 1 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper
4. Preheat your skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes, add the olive oil and increase to medium-high
5. The oil should start to shimmer after a minute or two, when it happens, add your salmon (skin side down), add them one after another, pressing down gently on each piece of fillet for about 10 seconds with a spatula.
6. Reduce to medium heat and continue cooking the salmon, pressing down on each fillet. Cook for about 6 minutes.
7. Gently flip the salmon over with a tong, and cook the flesh side for about 1 to 2 minutes.
8. Transfer the salmons to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain off excess oil. Prepare the sauce in the meantime.
9. In the same pan used to cook the salmon, add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and 1 teaspoon lemon zest and sauté for 30 seconds
10. To the pan, add 1/4 cup of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and a 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, stir properly and cook for 1 minute.
11. Turn off the heat, and whisk in 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Mix properly until it is well incorporated.
12. Add the salmon to the pan and baste with the garlic-butter sauce, transfer to serving plates and enjoy.

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