Learn how long to cook salmon on the stove with this easy pan-seared salmon recipe. The salmon fillets are simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and capers. Garnish with slices of lemon.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
371 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat a large heavy skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes.
Step 2
Coat salmon fillets with olive oil; place skin-side down in the preheated skillet and increase heat to high. Sprinkle with capers, salt, and pepper; cook for 3 minutes on one side. Turn salmon fillets over; continue to cook until salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Transfer salmon to individual plates and garnish with lemon slices.