Pan-Seared Salmon
A straightforward yet delectable pan-seared salmon recipe that’s easy to make and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 Lemon
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Sear the salmon skin-side down in the skillet for 4-6 minutes.
- Flip the salmon using a spatula and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Add fresh lemon juice over the top of the salmon.
- Serve the salmon immediately, alongside your choice of sides.
Notes
Searing skin-side down ensures crispy skin. Don’t crowd the pan for an even cook.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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