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Pan Seared Salmon

Easy Pan Seared Salmon Recipe with Lemon and Fresh Dill

This Easy Pan Seared Salmon is a delightful dish that's quick and full of flavor, perfect for any dinner occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets salmon fillets (skin-on preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • 1 whole lemon for juice and garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • spatula
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan.
  4. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
  5. Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Squeeze lemon juice over the salmon and garnish with fresh dill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalProtein: 34gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to experiment with additional herbs like parsley or add a splash of soy sauce for a different flavor profile.

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