This Pan Seared Salmon Recipe is a quick and easy dinner that can be turned into a casual weeknight dinner or an elegant weekend dinner for two. A beautiful dish that's ready in under 15 minutes.
2salmon fillets(or use a whole piece of salmon and cut into fillets)
2tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
½teaspoonkosher salt(more or less to taste)
½teaspoonsmoked paprika
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Wash salmon fillets and pat dry with clean paper towels.
Season each fillet with kosher salt and smoked paprika. Set aside.
In an oven-proof pan or skillet, drizzle in extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Once pan is hot, add salmon fillets. Do not add more than 2 fillets at a time depending on the size of your pan. This will allow for a perfect sear.
At the 5 minute mark, using a spatula gently lift a little portion of the edge of the fillet and peak underneath to ensure that you have a beautiful sear on the underside of the fillet. If so, gently flip the fillets over. Place in preheated oven for an addition 3 to 5 minutes.
Remove the salmon fillets from the pan and plate.
Notes
**Please note: Nutritional values serve as a guide only as values may vary.Recipe Tips
Make sure salmon fillets are completely dry before searing. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
Skillet should be hot before adding the salmon fillets, it doesn't have to be smoking hot.
Do not place more than 2 salmon fillets in the pan at once. This will ensure that you get the best possible sear. Cook them in batches if necessary.
Resist the urge to move or flip the salmon fillets too early. This defeats the purpose of searing. Try your best to be patient.