Pan Fried Salmon (Perfect Every Time!)
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5.0
15 reviews
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
259 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pan Fried Salmon (Perfect Every Time!)
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Our recipe for pan fried salmon that’s perfectly cooked—with a crisp golden outside and no more guesswork.
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Ingredients
- 4 salmon filets (6- to 8-ounces/170-220g each)
- salt
- 2 teaspoons oil
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Instructions
- Start by rinsing your salmon filets. Pat dry with a paper towel, and sprinkle the salmon on both sides with salt.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. A standard 10-inch to 12-inch skillet can fit 4 salmon filets comfortably, depending on how large they are. You want about an inch (2.5cm) of space between them so they don’t steam. If using a stainless steel, carbon steel, or cast iron skillet, heat until a splash of water beads and jumps around the pan. If it’s smoking vigorously, it is too hot. If using a nonstick skillet, simply heat until the oil shimmers in the pan.
- Swirl the oil in the pan, and place the salmon filets skin-side down, about 1 inch apart. Cook for 4 minutes on the first side, without moving the fish. Flip, using another spatula to hold the uncooked side steady if needed. Reduce the heat to medium and rotate the pan 180°. Cook on the second side for another 4-5 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
259kcal
(13%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
366mg
(15%)
Potassium
834mg
(24%)
Vitamin A
68IU
(1%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 366mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 834mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 68IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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