Pan Seared Salmon Recipe
This easy pan seared salmon only needs a couple pantry ingredients and 10-minutes, which makes this recipe perfect for your weeknights.
Prep Time2 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time12 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pan seared salmon, salmon cast iron, skillet salmon
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Silvia Dunnirvine
- 1 lb salmon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch sea salt and ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
Heat oil in a cast iron skillet. Allow it do get really hot
With a paper towel pat dry the salmon filet. Season wtih salt, pepper and smoked paprika
Cook the salmon skin side up for about 5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Turn the salmon skin side down and sear for 4 to 5 minutes more.
Transfer to a plater and if desired splash a few drops of lemon juice and serve.
Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 1117mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg