Pan-Fried Salmon
Discover the perfect weeknight dinner with this easy and flavorful *Pan-Fried Salmon* recipe! Featuring crispy, golden-brown skin and tender, flaky salmon, this dish is elevated with a drizzle of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of aromatic dill. With just a handful of ingredients—salmon fillets, olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon, and fresh dill—you’ll have a restaurant-quality meal ready in just 20 minutes. The quick cooking technique ensures the fish is beautifully seared while retaining its juicy interior. Serve it hot with lemon wedges for a zesty finish, and pair it with your favorite side dishes for a healthy, crowd-pleasing meal. Perfect for a family dinner or an elegant yet fuss-free option for entertaining, this pan-fried salmon is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 whole Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
Instructions
Start by patting the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
Add the salmon fillets skin-side down to the skillet.
Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
Gently flip the salmon fillets with a spatula and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
While the salmon is cooking, cut the lemon in half and juice one half. Slice the other half into wedges for serving.
Once cooked, remove the salmon from the skillet and drizzle with fresh lemon juice.
Sprinkle chopped fresh dill over the top.
Serve the pan-fried salmon hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1193 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 84.2 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 2764 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.4 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 104.9 g | 210% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 121 mg | 3% | |
*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.
