Pan Seared Salmon (15-Min Recipe)
Experience the delicious simplicity of pan-seared salmon, ready in just 15 minutes! This quick recipe features moist and flaky salmon with a perfectly crispy skin, all enhanced by a zesty lemon herb butter sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish is both nutritious and visually appealing, making it a surefire hit at your table. Serve it alongside your favorite sides like quinoa pilaf or steamed vegetables for a well-rounded meal that’s as delightful to eat as it is to prepare.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 (6 oz) salmon fillets (skin on)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 tbsp salted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, and parsley; set aside.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels for crispy skin.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Season both sides of the salmon fillets with sea salt and black pepper.
- Place the fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet; press down briefly to prevent curling. Sear for about 5-6 minutes until mostly opaque.
- Flip the fillets gently using a fish spatula and add the herb butter mixture around them. Cook for an additional minute until desired doneness is reached.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately, spooning extra sauce over each fillet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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