Entrée: United States – Classic Pan-Seared Salmon
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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. ---
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 2
Calories: 473 kcal
Protein: 34.7 g
Fat: 36.3 g
Saturated fat: 7 g
Cholesterol: 94 mg
Sodium: 101 mg
Potassium: 617 mg
Calcium: 15 mg
Iron: 0.65 mg
Vitamin A: 99 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 6.6 mg
Vitamin D: 18.7 µg
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:33:03+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Cholesterol, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin D are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.