Pan Seared Super Simple Salmon with Garlic and Basil
This Super Simple Salmon uses just 5 ingredients to create a restaurant-quality meal. A savory garlic and basil crust meets tender, buttery fish in under 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
2 tablespoons butter
4 lemon wedges
Instructions
1. Gather all ingredients and pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the garlic powder, dried basil, and salt.
3. Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over all sides of the salmon fillets.
4. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbling.
5. Add salmon to the pan and cook for 5 minutes without moving them to develop a crust.
6. Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 5 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
7. Remove from heat and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
Ensure the salmon is patted dry before seasoning to get the best sear.
Use unsalted butter to better control the salt levels.
Salmon is best enjoyed immediately but can be stored for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 304
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 402mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Find it online: https://www.flavourrecipe.com/super-simple-salmon/