Pan-Fried Salmon

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This is a simple, straightforward, quick recipe for pan-fried salmon. Besides salmon fillets, all you need is butter and fresh lemon juice.

Submitted by Ita
Updated on February 6, 2025
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 4 salmon fillets

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat; add lemon juice and swirl the skillet to combine.

  2. Place salmon fillets, flesh-side down, in the skillet; cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Baste tops of fillets with lemon butter using a spoon as they cook. Flip fillets using a spatula; cook 1 or 2 minutes more, depending on thickness of fillets. Season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

178 Calories
10g Fat
1g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 178
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 132mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 21g 42%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 401mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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