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Easy Pan Seared Salmon

Easy Pan Seared Salmon: A Quick and Tasty Dinner Delight

Easy Pan Seared Salmon is a delicious dish made with minimal ingredients, perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon Fillets Fresh, skin-on fillets recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground is ideal
For Finishing
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Fresh lemon juice preferred

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

How to Make Easy Pan Seared Salmon
  1. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil until it shimmers.
  3. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until crispy.
  4. Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until opaque.
  5. Remove from heat and drizzle fresh lemon juice over each piece.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletsCalories: 350kcalProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with a light salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

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