Seared Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible Seared Salmon recipe, a quick and easy dish that’s bursting with flavor! Perfectly seasoned salmon fillets are pan-seared to golden perfection, creating a crisp exterior while keeping the fish tender and flaky inside. A luscious lemon-garlic butter sauce, prepared in the same skillet, infuses the salmon with tangy and savory notes, making every bite utterly delectable. This restaurant-quality meal comes together in just 20 minutes and is garnished with fresh parsley and lemon for a bright, zesty finish. Serve alongside steamed vegetables, fluffy rice, or a garden-fresh salad for a balanced, crowd-pleasing feast. Whether you're a seafood lover or cooking salmon for the first time, this easy yet elegant recipe is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (around 6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 whole (for juice and garnish) lemon
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 teaspoon (to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (to taste) ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (chopped, for garnish) fresh parsley
Instructions
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. Season both sides with salt and ground black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it glistens and begins to shimmer.
Add the salmon fillets to the skillet, skin-side down if they have skin. Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the fillets turn golden brown.
Flip the fillets carefully using a fish spatula and reduce heat to medium. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Move the fillets to a plate and set aside. Add the butter to the same skillet and let it melt over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the skillet and stir to combine, creating a light pan sauce. Remove from heat.
Spoon the lemon-garlic sauce over the seared salmon fillets. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges for serving.
Serve immediately with your choice of sides, such as steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
504 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.5 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 84 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 1111 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.0 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 36.3 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 102 mg | 2% | |
*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.
