Pan Seared Salmon

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    21 mins

  • Servings

    2 servings

  • Calories

    245 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Pan Seared Salmon

Perfectly golden and crispy on the outside but flaky on the inside, this Pan Seared Salmon recipe comes together so quickly and easily. Ready in under 25 minutes, this salmon recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 (3 to 5 ounces) salmon fillets
  • ½-1 tsp salt
  • ½-1 tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • ½ tbsp oil

Instructions

  1. Pat dry the salmon fillets with a paper towel.
  2. Generously season the salmon with salt, pepper, and paprika on all sides of the salmon.
  3. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat with the butter and oil. Let the butter melt and wait for the skillet to get hot.
  4. Add the salmon to the skillet, skin side down. Sear for 5 minutes. Using tongs or a fish spatula, flip the salmon and cook them for 2 minutes per side for a total of 6 minutes.
  5. Immediately remove the salmon from the skillet and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 245kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 77mg (26%) Sodium 677mg (28%) Potassium 575mg (16%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 469IU (9%) Vitamin C 0.01mg (0%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 245kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 677mg 28%
Potassium 575mg 12%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 469IU 9%
Vitamin C 0.01mg 0%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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