Pan Seared Salmon Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all ingredients and ensure the salmon fillets are thawed and patted dry with paper towels.
2
Season the Salmon
Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly over both sides of the salmon fillets.
3
Mince the Garlic
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.
4
Prepare the Lemon
Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze the juice from one half and slice the other half into wedges for garnish.
5
Chop the Parsley
Finely chop the fresh parsley and set aside for garnish.

6
Heat the Pan
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
7
Sear the Salmon
Carefully place the seasoned salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving them.
8
Add Garlic
After 4-5 minutes, flip the salmon fillets and add the minced garlic to the pan. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
9
Finish with Lemon
Drizzle the lemon juice over the salmon fillets and give them a final cook for 1 minute.
10
Serve
Remove the salmon from the skillet and transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.