Pan-Fried Salmon
Pan-fried salmon is a culinary delight that transforms ordinary dinners into gourmet experiences. With its crispy skin and tender, flaky flesh, this dish bursts with flavor and can be prepared in under 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight meals or entertaining guests, it’s easily customizable with your favorite herbs and spices. Let’s dive into this simple yet impressive recipe!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh herbs (like dill or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with sea salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Sear for 4-5 minutes until a golden crust forms.
- Carefully flip the fillets using a spatula and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through but still tender.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fillets before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 637 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 107 mg