Pan-Seared Salmon

Pan-Seared Salmon
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    819

Savor the simplicity of perfectly pan-seared salmon. This recipe delivers flaky, tender fillets infused with the bright, briny flavors of capers, all brought together with a touch of lemon.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    2 g
  • Cholesterol
    99 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    34 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    300 mg
  • Fat
    25 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet (cast iron is ideal) over medium heat for 3 minutes.

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Recipe View Coat salmon fillets evenly with olive oil. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Place salmon fillets skin-side down (if using skin-on) in the preheated skillet, then increase heat to medium-high. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Sprinkle the capers, salt, and pepper evenly over the salmon fillets. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side, until a golden-brown crust forms. (3-4 minutes)

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Recipe View Flip the salmon fillets carefully and continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through to your liking. (3-5 minutes)

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Recipe View Transfer the salmon to individual plates and garnish with lemon slices. Serve immediately.

For extra crispy skin, pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels before searing.
Don't overcrowd the pan; cook the salmon in batches if necessary to ensure even searing.
A squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the cooked salmon brightens the flavors even more.

Mercedes Fay

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 273 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Flavio Roob

    The capers add a great burst of flavor. I will definitely make this again!

  • Alize Hilpert

    I've never been able to cook salmon this well before. The tip about drying the skin made all the difference.

  • Sydnee Grady

    This recipe is so simple and delicious! The salmon turned out perfectly cooked.

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