Salmon Fillets
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these perfectly seared *Salmon Fillets*, a dish that’s as simple as it is elegant. Featuring tender, flaky salmon seasoned with a flavorful blend of paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, this recipe guarantees a crisp, golden crust thanks to a quick sear in olive oil. Ready in just 25 minutes, this nutritious meal is finished with a fresh squeeze of lemon and a sprinkling of chopped parsley for a pop of brightness. Whether you’re catering to health-conscious diners or simply craving a restaurant-quality meal at home, these salmon fillets are sure to impress. Serve them alongside a crisp side salad or roasted vegetables for the ultimate pairing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 whole (sliced into wedges) lemon
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, for garnish) fresh parsley
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This ensures a crispy sear.
Season both sides of the fillets with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and let it heat until shimmering but not smoking.
Carefully place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin side down. Press gently with a spatula to ensure good contact with the pan.
Cook the fillets undisturbed for 4-5 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and easily releases from the pan.
Flip the fillets and cook for another 3-5 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon is cooked through but still moist. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
Remove the salmon from the skillet and let it rest for 2-3 minutes.
Serve the salmon fillets with fresh lemon wedges and garnish with chopped parsley for added flavor and presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
384 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.9 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 624 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.4 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 35.8 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 64 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.
