Paleo Pan-Fried Salmon
Elevate your seafood dinner with this mouthwatering Paleo Pan-Fried Salmon recipe, featuring perfectly seared salmon fillets coated in vibrant lemon juice and fragrant fresh dill. This quick and healthy dish is ready in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. Sizzling in olive oil, the salmon develops a golden crust while remaining tender and flaky on the inside, infused with the subtle aroma of garlic and balanced with a hint of zesty citrus. Seasoned simply with sea salt and black pepper, this recipe not only highlights the natural flavors of the fish but also supports Paleo dietary goals. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad for a complete and wholesome meal that's sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place them on a plate and set aside.
Juice the lemon into a small bowl and set aside. Mince the garlic cloves and set aside. Chop the fresh dill and set aside.
In a large non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Season both sides of the salmon fillets with sea salt and black pepper.
Once the oil is hot, place the salmon fillets skin-side up in the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes without moving them, allowing a nice crust to form.
Carefully flip the salmon fillets using a spatula. Add the minced garlic to the pan around the salmon fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the skillet from heat. Drizzle the lemon juice over the salmon fillets evenly and sprinkle with chopped dill.
Serve the salmon fillets hot with your choice of Paleo-friendly sides like roasted vegetables or a leafy green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1211 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.2 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 2731 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.4 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 105.7 g | 211% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 169 mg | 4% | |
*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.
