Pan Seared Salmon Recipe
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Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Marinade15 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 482kcal
- 2 Salmon fillets
- 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil divided
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 lemon juice of
Sauteed tomatoes and spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion sliced
- 2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Place the salmon fillets on a plate. Rub ½ tablespoon olive oil on the fillets.
Top salmon fillets with oregano, paprika, black pepper, salt, garlic and lemon juice. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
Heat one tablespoon olive oil in a non stick pan over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, place the salmon fillets skin side down in the pan. Sear untouched for about 4 minutes until the skin side starts looking opaque.
Flip and sear the other side until cooked.
Sauteed tomatoes and spinach
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Saute sliced onion until translucent.
Add in the tomatoes and cook so they start bursting.
Add in the spinach and cook until it's wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Store the leftover cooked salmon in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Depending on the thickness of the salmon fillets, it takes between 4 to 6 minutes to cook. Keep a close eye to make sure not to overcook the salmon.
Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1283mg | Potassium: 1535mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3889IU | Vitamin C: 77mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 4mg