30-Minute Seared Salmon: Easy, Flavorful Dinner for All
Quick and delicious, this 30-minute seared salmon recipe is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets salmon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Place salmon in the skillet skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes.
- Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until fully cooked.
- Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- Serve with your favorite side dishes.
- Can be paired with a salad for a light meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: salmon, quick dinner, seared salmon, healthy recipe