How to Cook Salmon

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    2 People

  • Calories

    224 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

How to Cook Salmon

Learn how to cook salmon with this easy recipe. It takes 10 minutes to cook salmon in a pan on the stove. Juicy, moist and tender salmon fillet with salt, pepper and paprika.

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Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (230g) Salmon fillet
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • kosher salt or sea salt flakes
  • ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
  • Lemon wedges
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Instructions

  1. Rinse the salmon fillet with cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
  2. Brush or coat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil on both sides of the salmon.
  3. Sprinkle salt, freshly ground black pepper, and smoked paprika on both sides of the salmon fillet.
  4. Heat a pan over high heat. When the pan is fully heated, add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook the salmon for 2 to 3 minutes, without moving it.
  5. Turn the salmon over and cook the other side for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the inside is just cooked through. Do not overcook, as this will keep the salmon moist and juicy inside.
  6. Top the salmon with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges. Squeeze lemon juice over the salmon before eating.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 224kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 0.3g (0%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 50mg (2%) Potassium 567mg (16%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 296IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2People

Amount Per Serving

Calories 224 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 224kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 0.3g 0%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 50mg 2%
Potassium 567mg 12%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 296IU 6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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