
Zesty Lemon Herb Salmon
A quick and elegant dish featuring pan-seared salmon with a bright lemon-herb sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Equipment Needed
- Non-stick skillet
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 4.00 piecesSalmon Fillets(Fresh, skinless salmon fillets, about 6 oz each)
- 2.00 tbspAll-Purpose Flour(For dredging the salmon)
- 1.00 mediumLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)
- 2.00 tbspOlive Oil(High-quality extra virgin olive oil)
- 1.00 tspSalt(Kosher salt)
- 1.00 tspFresh Thyme(Finely chopped)
- 4.00 slicesLemon Slices(For garnish)
Instructions
Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Lightly dredge salmon fillets in flour.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Carefully place salmon fillets in the hot skillet.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
Estimated time: 4 minutes
Add lemon juice and a splash of water to the skillet.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
Estimated time: 3 minutes
Gently transfer salmon to a serving platter.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Garnish with lemon slices and fresh thyme, if using.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Estimated time: 1 minutes