Entrée: United States – Classic Pan-Seared Salmon

Serving Size: 2

Approximate Time

Prep 5 min

Cook 8 min

Total 13 min

Ingredients

2 salmon fillets, skin-on, about 12 oz (340 g) total
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
3. Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through but still moist inside.
4. Remove from the pan and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

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