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Zesty pan Seared Salmon

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Calling all salmon lovers to the table for this Zesty Pan Seared Salmon. Using fresh lemon juice, capers and garlic for a zingy flavour that comes together quickly. Serve it with the Fall Harvest Wild Rice for a complete dinner.

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Zesty Pan Seared Salmon

Are you tired of getting dinner on the table EVERY SINGLE NIGHT? Well, I know for me, it’s my biggest pet peeve…hahaha. You might say, “But Julia, it’s what you do, you cook!”. True, it is what I do. But like all of us, at the end of a long working day, sometimes we just need a Quick Dinner.

Despite writing recipes for a living these days (Yes, I’ve finally turned my Blog into a business with Mediavine!), I don’t always have much time at the end of a working day for dinner. Our weekday dinners are usually quick, easy and on the table in under 30 minutes flat.

Insert this Zesty Pan Seared Salmon for your next quick mid week dinner when you need a quick and tasty dinner.

close up of the zesty pan seared salmon
Zesty Pan Seared Salmon

What Makes Salmon A Great Dinner choice

For me, personally, I love it for it’s versatility and quick cooking time! But there are so many more benefits of cooking with salmon. I don’t give health advice as I’m not any kind of nutritionist. But, salmon is low in calories and high in healthy fats. So, it’s can’t be all bad, right?

  • Cooks quick and versatile to cook with
  • Low in calories
  • High in healthy fats

The Star Ingredients

We’re using all fresh and delicious ingredients to get this quick and tasty dish on the table in no time at all.

  • Salmon fillets
  • Lemon juice
  • Garlic cloves
  • Capers
  • Olive oil
  • Zest of one lemon
  • Salt and pepper
  • Parsley

OVER HEAD VIEW OF INGREDIENTS TO MAKE A SALMON DISH
Zesty Pan Seared Salmon

Get Cooking on the Zesty Pan Seared Salmon

  • I always pat dry the fish before cooking.
  • Chop, mince and dice everything before getting started. Remember, organization is key in cooking!
  • Here, I zested the lemon, chopped the parsley and crushed the garlic.

REMEMBER, the full recipe and instructions is always found in the recipe card at the end of the post.



Make The Sauce and cook The Salmon

The sauce for this dish is cooked in a separate dish and then poured over the cooked salmon at the last minute of cooking.

  • Heat a large skillet on the stove top and add a little olive oil. Add the salmon, skin side down and cook for about 3 – 4 minutes per side until the salmon is cooked through.
  • In a small saucepan make the sauce. Add butter to the pan until it sizzles, about a minute. Next up, add the garlic and capers and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add fresh parsley, stir well and remove from heat.
  • Pour the sauce over the cooked salmon

Enjoy The Salmon

And just like that you have this delicious salmon dinner to look forward to. Do you love it as muc as we do? If you’re looking for some great Side dishes to serve, why not try the Parmesan Topped Green Beans, those are great. If you’re looking for something more fresh like a salad, why not try the Garden Vegetable Salad with a Honey Lime Dressing, the Quinoa Salad with Orange and Pistachoes or the Sheet Pan Vegetables. All great options to go with this great fish dinner.

over head view of the zesty pan seared salmon
Zesty Pan Seared Salmon

If you Love This Salmon Recipe, Here’s some More you’ll Enjoy

Well friends, that just about sums up this quick and tasty dinner. If you make it, please let me know in the comments below. All comments welcome and I’d love to hear from you. I’ll see you all real soon with something for your sweet tooth.

Happy cooking!

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Zesty Pan Seared Salmon

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Zesty Pan Seared Salmon

Calling all salmon lovers to the table for this Zesty Pan Seared Salmon. Using fresh lemon juice, capers and garlic for a zingy flavour that comes together quickly. Serve it with the Fall Harvest Wild Rice for a complete dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: capers, lemons, salmon
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 308kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

For the sauce

  • Juice of two lemons
  • 3-4 Garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Zest of one lemon
  • Small bunch of fresh chopped parsley
  • 2 Tablespoons capers

for the salmon

  • 4 Salmon fillets
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

Make the sauce

  • In a small sauce pan add the butter until it sizzles, about a minute. Add the garlic, capers, lemon zest and lemon juice Stir and let cook for about a minute. Add fresh chopped parsley, stir and remove from heat.

Cook the salmon

  • Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the olive oil. Place the salmon in the skillet skin side down.
  • Cook each side for 3 – 4 minutes depending on the thickness of your salmon.
  • Pour over sauce at the last minute. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Zesty Pan Seared Salmon
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 308 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 94mg31%
Sodium 186mg8%
Potassium 844mg24%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 34g68%
Vitamin A 74IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
By on April 8th, 2021
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