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Home » Recipes » Seafood » Pan Seared Salmon Recipe

Pan Seared Salmon Recipe

By Sherri On November 9, 2017, Updated December 3, 2020 13 Comments

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salmon and asparagus on a plate with lemon

This simple and deliciously crispy Pan Seared Salmon is a wonderful dinner recipe that can be ready in 15 minutes!

Fresh salmon is such an easy, healthy meal to add to your weekly meal planning.  Recipes like this one and also this Citrus Roasted Salmon are our favorite ways to prepare it.  No matter which method you like best, learning how to cook salmon is a must!

Pan Seared Salmon on a white plate with asparagus and lemon slices

Who knew that simple salmon cooked on the stove could be such winner?  This pan seared salmon recipe is restaurant quality!

A lot of recipes I see are for baking salmon in the oven. When I need something super quick and easy to make for dinner, this salmon recipe is my go-to often because there is hardly any prep needed. Plus salmon is full of protein, healthy omega-3 fat and other vitamins that we need.

When cooking salmon in a pan, I sprinkle both sides with a little garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and a tad of cayenne pepper.  Then seared it in a little coconut oil,  olive oil or butter.  When it’s done, squeeze a little lemon juice over top.

There is no need to remove the skin before cooking the salmon fillets.  Place the skin side down in the pan for the first 4-5 minutes of cooking.

Pan Seared Salmon on a white plate with asparagus and 2 slices of lemon

 

How to Make the Best Salmon in a Pan 

Heat oil in a frying pan on medium high heat.

Sprinkle the fillets of salmon evenly with spices, salt and pepper on both sides.

Place fillets into preheated pan, skin side down, and cook about 4-5 minutes.  (Resist the urge to flip to soon)

Then flip it very carefully and cook for another 4-5 minutes.

Serve immediately.

ENJOY!

Pro Tips:

Do not to overcook your salmon. It is done when it flakes easily, which is typically takes about 4-5 minutes per side for the average salmon fillet thickness.

Serve salmon with rice, pasta or roasted potatoes.  Add a simple vegetable like broccoli, asparagus, spinach or zucchini.

Add additions flavors to the finished product.  I often top it with a mixture of soy sauce and ginger paste for an Asian flavored dish.

You could even top it with a corn salsa or cucumber avocado salsa as well. There are so many possibilities!

Try these other popular seafood recipes as well:

Cod with Tomato Basil Sauce

Shrimp Zoodles in Thai Coconut Sauce

Lemon Oregano Swordfish

 

Pan Cooked Salmon on white plate with asparagus spears and lemon slices

piece of salmon on a white plate

Pan Seared Salmon

This simple and deliciously crispy pan seared salmon is a wonderful, healthy dinner for any night!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 326kcal
Author: Sherri Hagymas

Ingredients

  • 3 fillets salmon
  • 2-3 tablespoons of coconut oil or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon of pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper more or less to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a frying pan on medium high heat.
  • Sprinkle the fillets of salmon evenly with spices on both sides.
  • Place fillets into preheated pan and cook on the first side until it is cooked about half way through, about 4-5 minutes).
  • Then turn and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.
  • ENJOY!!

Notes

Do not to overcook your salmon. It is done when it flakes easily, which is typically takes about 4-5 minutes per side for the average salmon fillet thickness.
There is no need to remove the skin before cooking the salmon fillets.  Place the skin side down in the pan for the first 4-5 minutes of cooking. 
Serve salmon with rice, pasta or roasted potatoes.  Add a simple vegetable like broccoli, asparagus, spinach or zucchini.
Add additions flavors to the finished product.  I often top it with a mixture of soy sauce and ginger paste for an Asian flavored dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 844mg | Vitamin A: 70IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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By Sherri Healthy Recipes, Main Dishes, Recipes, Seafood

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  1. Donna Baker says

    May 3, 2019 at 6:06 pm

    5 stars
    OMG! Super easy and SO delicious!!! A new weekly menu item,with salad and fresh veggies of my choice!!! Just make the salmon is good and fresh!!!
    Thanks for the recipe!!!

    Reply
    • Donna Baker says

      May 3, 2019 at 6:07 pm

      Make sure the salmon is good and fresh!

      Reply
  2. Irene Younger says

    March 4, 2019 at 8:30 am

    5 stars
    I had just cooked up my salmon the other night but today I’m going to take a test today so I was trying to figure out a way to do something with my canned salmon and coconut oil. So I took this recipe and cut the oil and spices in half, lightly warmed that in a pan and tossed in my can of salmon. Stirred for one minute then put it on crackers. Came out as a tasty and low fat way to get those two super foods. Had a side of blueberries and walnuts. Added a green tea. Perfect combo of brain super food before my test. Thank you!

    Reply
  3. Vicki Griffiyh says

    January 3, 2019 at 5:38 pm

    4 stars
    Really enjoy salmon this way and so does my husband. Easy too.

    Reply
  4. Miz Helen says

    November 23, 2015 at 3:59 pm

    5 stars
    Your Pan Seared Salmon looks awesome and will be featured on Whats For Dinner Next Week on The Menu next week. Wishing you and your family a bountiful Thanksgiving and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Hope to see you again soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  5. April J Harris says

    November 22, 2015 at 8:42 am

    5 stars
    It’s so wonderful when kids finally decide they like something we do! My son still isn’t keen on salmon at 22, although he will eat it if he has to! It’s definitely one of our favourites too and I love how you have prepared it here. Thank you for sharing it with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop.

    Reply
  6. Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says

    November 21, 2015 at 10:23 am

    This looks so great and simple! I’ve been craving salmon something crazy since I got pregnant !

    Reply
  7. Cath says

    November 18, 2015 at 11:56 pm

    That sounds about the right age for them to start trying out foods although my daughter was closer to 15 and my now 26yo son will still not eat tomatoes…grrrr! but I myself only started eating salmon about 8 years ago because I thought it was hard to cook! Great post to encourage more people to try this wonderful fish.

    Reply
  8. GiGi Eats says

    November 17, 2015 at 8:40 am

    5 stars
    Wow, did you sear that salmon to perfection, OR WHAT! I am the salmon perfectionist and I must say….. TOP NOTCH! And I want to eat it….. STEAL IT off you plate, LOL!

    Reply
    • Sherri says

      November 17, 2015 at 9:11 am

      THANK YOU Dear!!

      Reply
  9. Aliza B says

    November 16, 2015 at 10:21 pm

    My oldest will not eat fish. I will have to try this recipe and see if she likes it.

    Reply
  10. Melanie Redd says

    November 16, 2015 at 8:25 am

    Hey Sherri,

    Yum! This salmon looks wonderful! I am going to have to try this recipe for my family.

    Came over on Modest Mom. Love you site, and love your photos!

    Hope you have a blessed day~
    Melanie

    Reply
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