Pan-Seared Salmon

Pan-Seared Salmon

Learn how long to cook salmon on the stove with this quick and easy recipe for pan-seared salmon fillets that are seasoned with capers and 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
Transfer salmon to individual plates and garnish with lemon slices.
Step 3
Coat salmon fillets with olive oil; place skin-side down in the preheated skillet and increase heat to high.
Step 4
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.
Pan-Seared Salmon
Pan-Seared Salmon
Pan-Seared Salmon
Pan-Seared Salmon

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 4 slices lemon
  • 4 (6 ounce) fillets salmon
  • 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt

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