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A close-up shot of pan-fried fish fillets on a white plate with fresh parsley and lemon slices on top

Seared Salmon

Your favorite fish fillets are pan-fried to perfection in this super easy recipe for classic Seared Salmon. Flavored with fresh lemon and parsley, each fillet is wonderfully flaky and tender on the inside with crispy, golden skin. Gluten-free, paleo, Whole30, keto and low-carb.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword how to cook salmon on the stove, how to pan fry salmon, pan fried salmon
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 293 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets descaled, skin-on – 4 to 6 oz each
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
  • 3 Tablespoons ghee Or grass-fed butter (if not Whole30)
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon of lemon zest
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped finely

Instructions

  1. Pat salmon dry and season fillets with salt and pepper.

  2. Preheat skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan, you want the oil to be shimmering.

  3. Carefully place the fillets skin-side down in the pan. Cook undisturbed for 3-5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillet.

  4. Using a spatula, carefully turn the salmon fillets over and sear the other side for another 2 minutes.

  5. Place the butter, lemon juice and zest into the pan, along with the lemon slices and half of the parsley, and cook for a further 2 minutes, spooning the sauce over the salmon as it cooks.
  6. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Recipe Notes

  • To Store & Reheat: Refrigerate cooled salmon in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 275°F oven for about 15 minutes, or until salmon is heated through.
  • To Freeze: Wrap each cooled fillet tightly in plastic wrap and freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 4 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
Nutrition Facts
Seared Salmon
Amount Per Serving (1 fillet)
Calories 293 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 23g46%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.