Pan Seared Salmon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
274 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pan Seared Salmon
Description
Pan Seared Salmon features 4-ounce fillets seasoned simply with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. The salmon is patted dry before seasoning to promote even browning. Cooking starts with skin side up in a heated skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, allowing the surface to crisp and turn golden without moving the fillet. The salmon is then carefully flipped to cook the other side until desired doneness, typically 3 to 4 minutes, preserving juiciness inside.
The resulting texture presents a delicate, flaky fish with a lightly crisped crust. The addition of fresh lemon juice just before serving lends a subtle acidity that balances the richness of the salmon. Fresh chopped parsley adds herbal brightness, enhancing the flavor without overpowering the fish.
This simple salmon preparation suits a variety of meal occasions, pairing well with steamed vegetables, rice, or salad. It can be served as a light main or part of a composed dish.
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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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