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A simple, pan-seared salmon should be a staple item on your menu rotation. Packed with omega-3's, this nutritious meal also goes with just about everything. Just pan-sear and add your favorite topping or sauce and serve with the sides of the day.

Simply Pan-Seared Salmon

This pan-seared salmon is so easy to make and pairs well with any sides. Cook filets that are up to 1.25/1.5 pounds as a whole, or cut into smaller, portion-sized filets if you prefer.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon butter or canola/avocado oil
  • 1 ½ pounds salmon filet
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt (e.g., Kosher or sea salt)
  • 1 pinch freshly ground pepper (optional)
  • ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley or dill or 2 tablespoons of chopped chives
  • ½ lemon sliced into wedges

Method
 

  1. Heat butter or oil over medium heat in a 12-inch cast-iron or non-stick skillet. Season salmon with salt on non-skin side.
  2. Add salmon, non-skin side down, and cook for 4-6 minutes, adjusting heat as needed.
  3. Use a large spatula to gently flip salmon. Cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, until just cooked through or almost cooked through.
  4. Transfer to serving platter. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and arrange lemon slices on the side

Notes

Note, thicker cuts will take longer to cook through, while tail-end or thinner filets may take only 3 minutes per side.
For filets that are thicker than 1 inch or greater than 1.25/1.5 pounds, cut into portion-sized pieces before cooking.