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Pan-Seared Salmon Recipe

A simple and delicious pan-seared salmon recipe that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 fillets Salmon skin-on
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed

Instructions 

  1. 1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. 2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. 3. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until the skin is crispy and the salmon is mostly cooked through.
  4. 4. Flip the salmon and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. 5. Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Protein: 34g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 800mg | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Quick Dinner, Salmon, Seafood
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