Entrée: United States – Classic Pan-Seared Salmon
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Serving Size: 2
Approximate Time
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets, skin-on, about 12 oz (340 g) total Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper. 2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, until the skin is crispy and golden brown. 3. Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through but still moist inside. 4. Remove from the pan and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side. ---
Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 2
Calories: 473 kcal
Protein: 34.7 g
Fat: 36.3 g
Saturated fat: 7 g
Cholesterol: 94 mg
Sodium: 101 mg
Potassium: 617 mg
Calcium: 15 mg
Iron: 0.65 mg
Vitamin A: 99 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 6.6 mg
Vitamin D: 18.7 µg
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:33:03+00:00
*Nutrition is estimated using recipe ingredients, serving size, and USDA data. Actual values may vary. Some ingredient contributions are unavailable; the figures shown are known subtotals, not complete recipe nutrition.