Description
Perfectly pan-seared salmon is a culinary delight that combines a crispy skin with tender, flaky flesh. This dish promises an explosion of flavors that will elevate any meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can recreate this restaurant-quality experience at home. Whether it’s for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this salmon recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add olive oil to the hot skillet until shimmering.
- Place the fillets skin-side down in the skillet and sear without moving for 4-5 minutes.
- Flip carefully using a spatula and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 90mg