Pan-Seared Salmon
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.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
2 g
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Cholesterol
99 mg
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Fiber
1 g
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Protein
34 g
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Saturated Fat
5 g
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Sodium
300 mg
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Fat
25 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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Preheat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet (cast iron is ideal) over medium heat for 3 minutes.
02 Step
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Coat salmon fillets evenly with olive oil. (1 minute)
03 Step
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Place salmon fillets skin-side down (if using skin-on) in the preheated skillet, then increase heat to medium-high. (1 minute)
04 Step
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Sprinkle the capers, salt, and pepper evenly over the salmon fillets. (1 minute)
05 Step
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Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side, until a golden-brown crust forms. (3-4 minutes)
06 Step
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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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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.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.5/ 5 ( 273 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
Flavio Roob
Oct 27, 2024The capers add a great burst of flavor. I will definitely make this again!
Alize Hilpert
May 19, 2024I've never been able to cook salmon this well before. The tip about drying the skin made all the difference.
Sydnee Grady
Feb 1, 2024This recipe is so simple and delicious! The salmon turned out perfectly cooked.