Description
This quick salmon recipe features pan-seared fillets bursting with lemon and garlic — ready in just 15 minutes for a flavorful, healthy meal.
Ingredients
2 skin-on salmon fillets
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
1 tbsp lemon juice
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Pat salmon fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the fillets skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes undisturbed.
Flip the fillets, add garlic and lemon juice to the pan.
Cook for another 4–5 minutes or until salmon flakes with a fork.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Ensure salmon is at room temperature before searing for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: quick salmon recipes, pan-seared salmon, easy salmon dinner