Salmon Pan Fried

Let’s face it; I love all fish, yes, all fish!  So naturally, I spend time trying to figure out new ways to prepare it.  This pan-fried version is simple, easy, and so darn good.

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Salmon Pan Fried

This is one of the easiest ways to prepare salmon. It's a hit at my house! A nutrient dense meal in 10 minutes

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

American

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 2 5-7 ounce Salmon Filet Wild Caught
• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• 1 Teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 Cloves Garlic minced
• 1 Lemon
• Redmond's Sea Salt to taste
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper to taste

Course Main Dish Cuisine American Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 5 minutes Servings people Ingredients 2 5-7 ounce Salmon Filet Wild Caught 2 Tablespoons Butter 1 Teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Cloves Garlic minced 1 Lemon Redmond's Sea Salt to taste Fresh Ground Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Remove Salmon from packaging and pat dry with a paper towel
2. Salt & Pepper Salmon
3. Melt butter in a skillet and olive oil, get it pretty hot, then turn to medium to medium high
4. Place salmon (flesh down, skin up) in the pan, fry on the first side for 3 minutes, then flip and fry another 2 minutes on the skin side
5. Remove Salmon and add garlic, quickly fry, (be sure not to burn), then add lemon juice
6. Let this simmer about 30 seconds or so, and add the Salmon back in. Spoon the juice over the salmon and serve immediately

Recipe Notes

Extra virgin olive oil: Smoke point: 410 degrees F. Use for sautéeing and frying over medium-high heat, and salad dressings.