Description
A simple and delicious recipe for pan-seared salmon that delivers crispy skin and tender, flaky flesh in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (approximately 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil until shimmering.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon skin-side down in the hot skillet, pressing gently for even cooking. Sear for about 4 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic around the salmon and cook for another minute, being careful not to burn it.
- Flip the salmon carefully using a spatula and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until desired doneness.
- Remove from heat and drizzle fresh lemon juice over each fillet before serving.
Notes
For best results, do not overcrowd the skillet and ensure the salmon fillets are dry for crispy skin.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 60mg