Heart-Healthy Perfectly Seared Salmon
Elevate your healthy eating game with this Heart-Healthy Perfectly Seared Salmon recipe! Packed with omega-3s and vibrant flavors, this dish pairs tender, flaky salmon with a zesty blend of lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh dill, and garlic powder for a refreshing and wholesome meal. Perfectly seasoned and seared to golden perfection in heart-friendly extra virgin olive oil, this 20-minute recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or elegant dinner gatherings. Serve it with a wedge of lemon and a sprinkle of fresh herbs for a beautiful presentation that's as nutritious as it is delicious. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this easy-to-follow recipe is your go-to for healthy and quick cooking ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear.
In a small bowl, mix the lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic powder, chopped fresh dill, black pepper, and sea salt.
Drizzle the salmon with olive oil and rub the lemon mixture over both sides of the fillets.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon fillets skin-side down.
Sear the salmon for about 4-5 minutes on each side until the flesh is opaque and begins to flake easily with a fork.
Remove the salmon from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes to finish cooking from the residual heat.
Serve the salmon with a wedge of lemon and a sprinkle of extra dill if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1179 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.1 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 1566 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 104.8 g | 210% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 75 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
