Description
A quick and cozy Mediterranean salmon dish, perfectly seared and drizzled with a luscious herb-infused sauce, bursting with citrus and aromatic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing garlic and chopping herbs; zest and juice the lemon.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle olive oil.
- Sear the salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until a crust forms.
- Flip the salmon gently, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until slightly pink in the center.
- Add the garlic and herbs in the last minute, followed by a drizzle of lemon juice.
- Plate the salmon, drizzle with remaining olive oil, lemon zest, and extra herbs.
Notes
If time is tight, marinate the salmon ahead to enhance flavors. For cooking alternatives, use an air fryer or bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, Mediterranean, healthy dinner, quick recipe, seafood, easy cooking