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Pan Fried Salmon


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4.9 from 7 reviews

Description

This pan-fried salmon is the easiest and most flavorful salmon dinner you’ll ever make!


Ingredients

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  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 tablespoons butter (or avocado oil for dairy-free)
  • 4 (skin on) 5-ounce salmon filets

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder onion powder, smoked paprika, and thyme.
  2. Dry the salmon filets with a towel. Sprinkle the seasoning blend on each salmon filet.
  3. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium high heat. Add the salmon to the skillet, skin side up.
  4. Cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Turn the fish with a spatula and cook until it is firm to the touch and the skin is crispy, about 3 minutes more. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: recipes
  • Method: stove top
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 filet
  • Calories: 143
  • Sugar: 0.1 grams
  • Fat: 14.2 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 7.6 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 0.9 grams
  • Fiber: 0.3 grams
  • Protein: 12.9 grams