Description
This simple Pan Seared Salmon comes together with just a few ingredients and cooks in 10 minutes or less! Pair it with roasted potatoes or rice and veggies for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 - 6oz pieces of salmon (center cut), skin removed
- salt
- pepper
- 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
- fresh lemon wedges
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel and then season liberally with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the avocado or olive oil.
- Cook the salmon 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown, crisp, and the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.
- Remove the salmon from the pan and finish with a squeeze of lemon.
