Zesty Lemon Herb Salmon

Zesty Lemon Herb Salmon

20 mins
easy
4 servings

A quick and elegant dish featuring pan-seared salmon with a bright lemon-herb sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Easy DinnerLemonSalmon

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

1

Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

2

Lightly dredge salmon fillets in flour.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

3

Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

4

Carefully place salmon fillets in the hot skillet.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

5

Sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.

Estimated time: 4 minutes

6

Add lemon juice and a splash of water to the skillet.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

7

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

8

Gently transfer salmon to a serving platter.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Garnish with lemon slices and fresh thyme, if using.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes