Pan Seared Salmon

  Salmon is a great protein choice. According to the USDA, just one three ounce serving can contain 17 grams of protein, Many A and B vitamins, and heart healthy omega-3 fats. It is super easy to make too. Enjoy!

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes per piece
Serve with: Asparagus, side salad, rice pilaf, whole grain dinner roll, asparagus

Ingredients:
  • 1 large salmon fillet
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or other cooking oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Paprika to taste
Directions:
  1. Cut the salmon fillet into individual pieces
  2. Season both sides of the fillet with salt, pepper, and paprika
  3. Spray olive oil into large pan
  4. Add salt and pepper to the pan
  5. Turn on stove to high heat
  6. Place one or two salmon pieces onto fillet (skin side down) and cook until the sides of the salmon begin to turn opaque.
  7. Flip salmon and cook until sides are opaque.
  8. Remove salmon from pan
  9. Repeat steps 6 through 8 until all salmon is done





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