Six Minute Pan Seared Salmon

Growing up, my mom cooked us 2 things really well. Chicken or salmon most weeknights. I can still remember the sizzle of the salmon in my moms kitchen as it was being prepared and my excitement for dinner. Now that I am grown up, living in NYC, I still smile every time I hear the sizzle in my apartment. Before meeting me Salmon was not Toms favorite fish. I think I won him over with pan seared salmon because of its the crispy outside. Also, I always wonder, how can something so healthy, tastes so indulgent. I think the 2 pads of creamy butter I add to this recipe that definitely helps lol. So grab you pans and get ready for a fabulous 6 minute weeknight meal.

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6 Minute Pan Seared Salmon

Jay

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Prep Time 1 min

Cook Time 6 mins

Total Time 7 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  

• 4 (6 ounce) salmon filets
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper

Optional Ingredients:

• 1/2 lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons pesto (to spread on after cooked)

Instructions

 

• First, pat both sides of the salmon dry with a paper towel. The drier the salmon, the better the sear.
• Next, salt and pepper the salmon on both sides.
• Now, add 2 tablespoons of oil and place the 4 filets (skin side down) in the pan. Make sure salmon is spread out and not touching so it sears instead of steaming.
• Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan.
• Next turn pan on medium high heat.
• When you hear the sizzle of the oil time 3 minutes of cooking skin side down. Then flip and cook 3 minutes more.
• Now add lemon, dill, or pesto to the top and enjoy!