Pan Seared Salmon
Discover the secret to perfectly crisp yet tender Pan Seared Salmon with this quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Fresh salmon fillets are seasoned with simple spices like garlic powder and black pepper, then seared to golden perfection in olive oil to create a deliciously flaky texture and irresistibly crispy skin. Finished with a garnish of vibrant fresh dill and a squeeze of zesty lemon, this dish is bursting with flavor and ready in just 22 minutes, including prep time! Serve it with your favorite sides like roasted vegetables or a refreshing green salad for a healthy, gourmet meal that’s sure to impress.
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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
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
Instructions
Take the salmon fillets out of the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature for about 10 minutes while preparing other ingredients.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps achieve a nice, crispy skin.
Season both sides of the salmon fillets with the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until it is shimmering but not smoking, about 2 minutes.
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet. Press them lightly with a spatula to ensure the skin is in contact with the skillet. This will help it become crispy.
Cook the salmon fillets skin-side down for about 5-6 minutes without moving them. This duration might vary depending on the thickness of the fillets.
Use a spatula to carefully flip the salmon fillets and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes, until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
While the salmon is cooking, slice the lemon into wedges.
Remove the salmon fillets from the skillet and transfer them to a plate. Let them rest for a minute.
Garnish the salmon fillets with fresh dill and serve with lemon wedges alongside.
Optional: Serve with a side of your choice, such as a green salad or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
301 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.9 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 587 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.3 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 26.4 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 59 mg | 1% | |
*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.
