Delish Pan Seared Salmon Recipe

This simple and delicious pan seared salmon recipe yields crispy skin and juicy, tender fish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

▢ 4 pieces salmon fillets
▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
▢ 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
▢ 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
▢ 1 lemon lemon cut into wedges for serving

Instructions

Preparation Steps

Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook without moving for about 7 minutes until the skin is crispy.
Flip the salmon fillets and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes until cooked through to your liking.
Remove from heat and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the salmon briefly in lemon juice and garlic before cooking. Serve with your favorite steamed vegetables or salad for a complete meal.

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