Seared Salmon

Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible Seared Salmon recipe, a quick and easy dish that’s bursting with flavor! Perfectly seasoned salmon fillets are pan-seared to golden perfection, creating a crisp exterior while keeping the fish tender and flaky inside. A luscious lemon-garlic butter sauce, prepared in the same skillet, infuses the salmon with tangy and savory notes, making every bite utterly delectable. This restaurant-quality meal comes together in just 20 minutes and is garnished with fresh parsley and lemon for a bright, zesty finish. Serve alongside steamed vegetables, fluffy rice, or a garden-fresh salad for a balanced, crowd-pleasing feast. Whether you're a seafood lover or cooking salmon for the first time, this easy yet elegant recipe is sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (around 6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 whole (for juice and garnish) lemon
• 2 cloves (minced) garlic
• 1 teaspoon (to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon (to taste) ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon (chopped, for garnish) fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. Season both sides with salt and ground black pepper.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it glistens and begins to shimmer.

Step 3

Add the salmon fillets to the skillet, skin-side down if they have skin. Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the fillets turn golden brown.

Step 4

Flip the fillets carefully using a fish spatula and reduce heat to medium. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 5

Move the fillets to a plate and set aside. Add the butter to the same skillet and let it melt over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 7

Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the skillet and stir to combine, creating a light pan sauce. Remove from heat.

Step 8

Spoon the lemon-garlic sauce over the seared salmon fillets. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges for serving.

Step 9

Serve immediately with your choice of sides, such as steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(457.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1009.8

Total Fat 78.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 167.1mg	0%
Sodium 2639.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 8.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g	0%
Total Sugars 1.6g
Protein 72.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 39.6mg	0%
Iron 3.1mg	0%
Potassium 153.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.7%

Protein: 28.1%

Carbs: 3.2%