Description
Salmon is a culinary star, known for its rich flavor and buttery texture. This pan-seared salmon recipe delivers perfectly cooked fillets with crispy skin and juicy flesh in under 30 minutes. Ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, this dish will impress your family and friends with its simplicity and sophistication.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and let it shimmer.
- Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Optionally, add minced garlic for extra flavor.
- Place the fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet and cook undisturbed for 6 minutes until the skin is crispy.
- Gently flip the salmon, squeeze fresh lemon juice over it, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with more lemon juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 120mg