Description
Pan Seared Salmon is a quick and elegant dish that transforms any meal into a gourmet experience. With its crispy skin and tender, flaky flesh infused with the delightful flavors of garlic and lemon, this salmon recipe is perfect for dinner parties or cozy weeknights. Elevate your dining experience with this easy-to-follow recipe that offers endless pairing possibilities.
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. 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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 63 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg