Ingredients
Fish
- 2 salmon fillets (150-200g each), skin on
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon thinly sliced
- fresh herbs (such as dill, parsley, or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Pan: Place a non-stick skillet or frying pan on medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Allow the pan to heat up.
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides of each fillet with salt and pepper to taste.
Sear the Salmon:
- Once the pan is hot, carefully place the salmon fillets in the pan, skin-side down.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side, or until the skin becomes crispy and the salmon easily releases from the pan. Do not move the fillets around while they are cooking; this helps achieve a good sear.
- Flip the salmon fillets over using a spatula and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the salmon reaches your desired level of doneness. The internal temperature should be around 52-57°C for medium-rare to medium doneness.
- Add Lemon Slices: During the last minute of cooking, add the lemon slices to the pan. This will infuse the salmon with a citrusy flavor.
- Serve: Carefully remove the salmon fillets and lemon slices from the pan. Transfer them to a serving plate.
- Garnish: Sprinkle fresh herbs over the seared salmon fillets for added flavor and presentation.
- Enjoy: Serve your seared salmon hot with your favorite side dishes, such as steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.This recipe should yield four servings of delicious seared salmon. Enjoy your meal!
Nutrition Facts
Seared salmon
Amount per Serving
Calories
191
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
47
mg
16
%
Sodium
38
mg
2
%
Potassium
454
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
17
g
34
%
Vitamin A
40
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
17
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.