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How to Cook Salmon in a Pan (Like a Restaurant)

How to cook salmon at home so it tastes BETTER than a restaurant! Yes, you can cook perfect salmon on the stove top with this easy trick!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 241 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • salmon filets 6-8oz each
  • coconut oil or cooking oil of your choice
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

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  1. Lightly salt and pepper salmon filets.
  2. Place salmon filets skin side up on a frying pan lightly coated with coconut oil (or cooking oil of your choice). Make sure pan is hot before adding oil.
  3. Once salmon is cooked halfway through, flip so skin side is facing down. (You will see a distinct line in the middle of the filet when it's time to flip (about 7-10 minutes).
  4. Turn off heat, cover, and let steam ten minutes for medium doneness. (If you like your salmon medium-well, add 2-3 extra minutes).

Notes

  • Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

Nutrition Information

Calories 241kcal (12%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 93mg (31%) Sodium 74mg (3%) Potassium 833mg (24%) Vitamin A 70IU (1%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 241

% Daily Value*

Calories 241kcal 12%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 74mg 3%
Potassium 833mg 18%
Vitamin A 70IU 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

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