Whole30 Pan Seared Salmon with Crispy Skin
Elevate your mealtime with this irresistible Whole30 Pan Seared Salmon with Crispy Skin, a dish that strikes the perfect balance between flavor and texture. Featuring tender salmon fillets with golden, crackling skin, this recipe is a culinary delight that comes together in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Seasoned simply with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and enhanced with a vibrant splash of fresh lemon juice and aromatic dill, each bite is a harmonious blend of zesty, savory goodness. The salmon is seared to perfection using olive oil in a hot skillet, a technique that locks in flavor while delivering an elegant, restaurant-quality crispness to the skin. Fully Whole30 compliant, this dish pairs wonderfully with steamed vegetables or a refreshing salad, ensuring a healthy yet indulgent dining experience. Perfect for salmon lovers, this recipe is quick, nutritious, and bursting with bold flavors you'll crave time and time again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets with skin
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
Instructions
Start by patting the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure the skin becomes crispy. Season the fillets with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, making sure to cover both sides evenly.
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. To test if the oil is ready, splash a small drop of water into the pan; it should sizzle.
Carefully place the salmon fillets into the hot skillet, skin-side down. Gently press down on the fillets with a spatula to ensure even contact between the skin and the skillet. This helps in achieving a crispier skin.
Cook the salmon skin-side down for about 5-7 minutes without moving them while occasionally pressing down the edges, until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
Flip the salmon fillets carefully and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side, or until the salmon is cooked through to your desired level of doneness.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the cooked fillets with fresh lemon juice and chopped dill.
Serve the pan-seared salmon immediately with your choice of Whole30 compliant sides, such as steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1384 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.1 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 280 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 2663 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.0 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 100.5 g | 201% | |
| Vitamin D | 57.0 mcg | 285% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 2016 mg | 43% | |
*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.
