Whole30 Crispy Pan-Fried Salmon
Elevate your healthy eating game with this Whole30 Crispy Pan-Fried Salmon recipe, a perfect balance of flavor and simplicity. Featuring tender, flaky salmon fillets with perfectly crisped skin, this dish is seasoned to perfection with garlic powder, dried dill, and a touch of sea salt and black pepper. Cooked in heart-healthy olive oil and served with refreshing lemon wedges, this protein-packed, paleo-friendly meal is ready in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Whether you're following the Whole30 program or simply craving a quick, nutritious seafood dish, this recipe is guaranteed to impress with its irresistible texture and fresh-tasting finish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce portions Salmon fillets
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried dill
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 wedges Lemon wedges
Instructions
Remove the salmon fillets from the refrigerator and pat them dry with paper towels. This will help them crisp up during cooking.
Season the salmon fillets on both sides with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried dill.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot and shimmering, carefully place the salmon fillets in the skillet skin-side down. Press them down gently with a spatula to ensure even contact with the pan.
Let the salmon cook undisturbed for about 5-6 minutes or until the skin is crispy and the salmon is mostly cooked through.
Carefully flip the salmon fillets and continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the other side is golden and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the salmon from the skillet and transfer to serving plates.
Serve the crispy pan-fried salmon with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish for added freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1519 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.3 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 2872 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.9 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 141.9 g | 284% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 61 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.
