Pan-Fried Salmon
Pan-Fried Salmon features fillets seared in lemon-butter until the exterior turns golden with a bright, tangy finish and rich, buttery depth. It’s a quick stovetop dish that highlights the fish’s tender, flaky texture—perfect for a weeknight dinner or a simple, elegant plate with vegetables or rice.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Melt the butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat; add the lemon juice and swirl the skillet to mix.
- 2
Set the salmon fillets in the skillet, flesh side down; cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Spoon the lemon butter over the tops to baste. Turn the fillets with a spatula; cook 1 to 2 minutes more, depending on the thickness of the fillets. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Calories 288.55 kcal Moderate
- Protein 37.98 g Good Source
- Carbs 0.5 g Moderate
- Total Fat 13.89 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.55 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 107.47 mg High
- Sodium 139.37 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.02 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.11 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 15.96 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.74 mg Low Source
- Potassium 630.87 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 25.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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