Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon
Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon is a quick American recipe: about 20 minutes from start to finish, for 4 servings. Salmon fillets, lemon and butter carry the flavour. The cooking is mostly searing. It is gluten-free. With 36 g of protein per serving (about 340 calories), it is a filling option.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 340 kcal
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 4salmon fillets
- 2lemons
- 3 tbspbutter
- 1 handfulfresh dill
- 3 clovesgarlic
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Place the salmon fillets skin-side up and sear for 4 minutes until a golden crust forms.
- Flip the salmon. Add the butter and minced garlic to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes, spooning the melted garlic butter over the fillets.
- Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the salmon. Slice the remaining lemon into rounds for garnish. Chop the fresh dill and sprinkle over the fillets before serving.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 340 kcal
- Protein
- 36 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Carbs
- 2 g
Approximate values for one serving.
About this recipe
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
- In cookbook: 5 Ingredients or Less
