Perfect Salmon
Achieve restaurant-quality seafood at home with this *Perfect Salmon* recipe, a quick and flavorful way to elevate your weeknight dinner or impress your guests. Featuring tender, flaky salmon fillets with irresistibly crispy skin, this dish is seasoned with a tantalizing blend of paprika, black pepper, and salt, then cooked to perfection in olive oil and butter for a silky finish. A splash of lemon juice and a touch of minced garlic add a burst of brightness, while fresh parsley lends a pop of color and freshness. Ready in just 22 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or elegant entertaining. Serve it with roasted vegetables, steamed rice, or a crisp green salad for a perfectly balanced and nutritious meal that will keep everyone coming back for seconds. Keywords: crispy salmon, easy salmon recipe, lemon butter salmon, quick seafood dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets (skin-on)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 4 pieces lemon wedges
Instructions
1. Remove the salmon fillets from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature for 15 minutes. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
2. Season the salmon fillets evenly with salt, black pepper, and paprika on both sides.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Once the oil is hot, gently place the salmon fillets, skin-side down, in the skillet.
4. Cook the salmon undisturbed for 5-6 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
5. Carefully flip the salmon fillets using a spatula and reduce the heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and spoon it over the salmon as it cooks for another 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 125°F (medium-rare) or 135°F (medium).
6. In the last minute of cooking, add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant. Then drizzle lemon juice over the salmon.
7. Remove the salmon from the skillet and let it rest for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
8. Pair the salmon with your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables, steamed rice, or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1788 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.3 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.9 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 462 mg | 154% | |
| Sodium | 2842 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 150.8 g | 302% | |
| Vitamin D | 89.5 mcg | 448% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2665 mg | 57% | |
*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.
