Pan Grilled Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Pan Grilled Salmon recipe, a perfect harmony of simplicity and bold flavors. Featuring tender, flaky salmon fillets seasoned with a smoky paprika blend and pan-seared to crispy perfection, this dish is finished with a luxurious garlic butter drizzle and a burst of fresh lemon juice. Quick to prepare, with just 10 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking, it’s an ideal meal for busy evenings that doesn’t compromise on taste. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with extra lemon wedges, this recipe delivers a restaurant-quality experience straight from your kitchen. Whether paired with roasted vegetables or a side salad, this dish is a must-try for seafood lovers seeking a healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-make salmon recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 whole Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Butter
Instructions
Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix salt, black pepper, and paprika to create the seasoning blend.
Rub the seasoning blend evenly over both sides of the salmon fillets.
Crush and mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and cut the lemon into wedges.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is heated, place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving them to achieve a crispy skin.
Carefully flip the salmon fillets using a spatula and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fillets from the pan and set aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the pan. Once melted, sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Return the salmon to the pan and spoon the garlic butter over the fillets to coat them in flavor. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salmon and squeeze fresh lemon juice from the wedges on top.
Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side for garnish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1311 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.9 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.8 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 233 mg | 78% | |
| Sodium | 2842 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 105.7 g | 211% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 211 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.
