Pan Fried Salmon
You'll love this super easy recipe for Pan Fried Salmon! It cooks up juicy and perfectly cooked, with a crispy outer crust. Serve with a side salad or sautéed vegetables for a complete, healthy meal.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 304kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil or any other vegetable oil
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Add olive oil to skillet and turn heat to high. Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Once the oil starts sizzling, you'll know that the pan is ready to cook the salmon.
- Turn down the heat and add the fish to the skillet. Cook salmon for 4 minutes, then flip the fish and cook for another 4 minutes. You can reduce the heat further at any time, if need be.
- At this point, the sides of the salmon should look cooked. Check doneness with a meat thermometer. It should register at least 145 degrees if the fish is done. If not, cook the salmon for a bit longer until the temperature reaches 145 degrees.
- Now turn off the heat and use a spatula to move the fish to a serving plate.
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Notes
- Use any kind of vegetable oil for this recipe
- You can use any seasonings of your choice on this salmon
- During the cooking process, you can always reduce the heat if the salmon is burning before it is done in the center
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 656mg | Potassium: 837mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg