Pan-seared Or Grilled Salmon Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Salmon
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place them on a plate. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the fillets and season generously with salt and black pepper. Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top and sprinkle with chopped fresh dill or parsley.
2
Heat the Cooking Surface
If pan-searing, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. If grilling, preheat your grill to medium-high.
3
Cook the Salmon
For pan-searing, place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through. For grilling, place the salmon skin-side down on the grill grates and cook for 6-8 minutes, then flip and grill for an additional 4-5 minutes.
4
Serve the Salmon
Once cooked, remove the salmon from the heat and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh herbs and lemon wedges if desired.

5
Prepare the Vegetables
While the salmon is cooking, wash and trim the asparagus or green beans. Mince the garlic cloves.
6
Sauté the Vegetables
In a separate skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the asparagus or green beans to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender but still crisp.
7
Serve the Side Dish
Once cooked, serve the sautéed vegetables alongside the salmon for a complete meal.