Description
A delicious pan seared salmon recipe infused with bright citrus flavors, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Salmon fillets (skin-on)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (extra virgin)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 1 Lemon (fresh juice)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and pour in the olive oil until shimmering.
- Season the salmon fillets generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully place the salmon skin-side down into the skillet.
- Cook undisturbed for about 4-5 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the flesh is opaque two-thirds of the way up.
- Gently flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until just cooked through.
- Remove from the pan and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fillets right before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, melt a bit of butter in the pan after cooking and drizzle over the salmon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg