Pan Roasted Salmon Recipe

Inspired by BLK Swan

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Salmon
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This will help achieve a nice sear when cooking.
2
Season the Fillets
Rub the salmon fillets with olive oil, then season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
3
Prepare Lemon
Slice the lemon in half. You will use one half for squeezing over the salmon while cooking and the other half for garnish.

4
Heat the Pan
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers but isn’t smoking.
5
Sear the Salmon
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet. Cook without moving them for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
6
Flip the Salmon
Carefully flip the fillets using a spatula. Squeeze half of the lemon over the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

7
Plate the Salmon
Transfer the cooked salmon to a serving plate. Garnish with fresh dill and capers if using, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.