Pan Seared Salmon with Garlic Lemon is one of the tastiest, easiest recipes you’ll ever try! Tender salmon fillets are pan seared until perfectly golden brown then covered in a simple, vibrant and rich lemon butter sauce. A reader favorite!
Salmon with Garlic Lemon
This Pan Seared Salmon with Garlic Lemon is one of the easiest tastiest dinners you can make! This salmon recipe requires minimal ingredients and it comes together so quickly.
Servings: 2
Prep10 minutes
Cook10 minutes
Ready in: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 skinless salmon fillets (about 1-inch thick)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Remove salmon fillets from refrigerator and allow to rest at room temperature 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the garlic lemon .
- Add garlic and lemon juice.
- Dab both sides of salmon dry with paper towels, season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a (heavy) 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once oil is shimmering add salmon and cook about 4 minutes on the first side until golden brown on bottom then flip and cook salmon on opposite side until salmon has cooked through, about 2 – 3 minutes longer.
- sprinkle with parsley and garnish with lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately enjoy.
