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Crispy pan-fried salmon fillets in the frying pan with lemon wedges, baby potatoes and a small jug of red pepper and paprika hollandaise on the side.

Crispy Pan-Fried Salmon Fillets

By: Deborah
These crispy pan-fried salmon fillets are quick, healthy, and full of flavour. With a golden crust and flaky inside, this easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners! 
PREP: 5 minutes
COOK: 4 minutes
TOTAL: 9 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: British
Servings: 2 people
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets (weighing approx. 120g each) patted dry with kitchen roll
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • wedges of lemon to serve

Instructions

  • Season the salmon fillets with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Heat a frying pan over a high heat and add the oil. Cook the salmon skin side down for 3 minutes, then turn them over and cook for 1 minute.   Once finished cooking, turn the salmon back onto the skin side – set the pan aside off the heat for the fish to rest for 5 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing and your choice of side dishes and maybe a sauce! 

Notes

  • Seasonings: 
    • Lemon garlic butter – finish cooking the salmon in a mixture of crushed garlic, lemon zest and melted butter for a classic flavour. 
    • Cajun – season with some cajun seasoning instead of salt and pepper for a kick. 
    • Asian inspired – glaze with a mixture of soy sauce, honey and sesame oil for a sticky, umami-rich coating. 
  • Toppings – garnish with fresh herbs or toasted almonds for extra flavour. 
  • This crispy pan-fried salmon fillets recipe is easily adapted if you’re cooking for less or more people. 
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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