Description
Pan seared salmon is a delightful dish that elevates any meal with its golden, crispy skin and tender, flaky interior. This quick and easy recipe not only impresses with its stunning presentation but also delivers exceptional flavor that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds. Perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and special occasions, this pan seared salmon is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (dill or parsley), chopped
Instructions
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Add olive oil to the hot skillet, swirling to coat.
- Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet; cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until they flake easily with a fork.
- Remove from heat, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, and sprinkle with chopped herbs before serving.
- 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: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg