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Pan Seared Salmon
This Pan Seared Salmon recipe is quick and easy to make with the best golden brown crust and crispy skin. Ready in about 10 minutes, this makes for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 274 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 ounce salmon fillets
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- lemon wedged, for serving
- parsley chopped, for serving
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel. Season each fillet with garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon on the hot oil skin side up, and cook without touching until golden, about 4 minutes. Carefully flip the salmon and continue cooking until you reach your desired doneness, 3 to 4 more minutes.
- Transfer to a platter, squeeze lemon juice on top and scatter with fresh chopped parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
0.4g
(0%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
366mg
(15%)
Potassium
841mg
(24%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.01g
(0%)
Vitamin A
69IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4g | 0% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 366mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 841mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.01g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 69IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.