Description
Delight in the flavors of this Pan Fried Salmon Recipe, a quick yet sophisticated dish that brings restaurant-quality experience to your kitchen in just 15 minutes. The salmon is perfectly pan-seared, featuring a beautifully crispy crust while maintaining a tender and flaky interior. Paired with a refreshing citrus fennel salad, this dish is ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a simple family dinner. Packed with healthy ingredients and vibrant flavors, it caters to various dietary preferences, making it a fantastic option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb salmon (boneless and skinless, cut into equal 8-1” strips)
- 1 tsp sea salt (divided)
- 4 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 2 oranges (peeled and segmented)
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 small fennel bulb (stalks removed, halved lengthwise, cored, and thinly sliced crosswise)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by segmenting the oranges and slicing the fennel; set aside.
- Season both sides of the salmon strips with half of the sea salt.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil until shimmering.
- Place seasoned salmon strips in the skillet, cooking for about 3 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, combine orange segments, remaining orange juice, fennel slices, and remaining sea salt in a bowl; toss gently.
- Serve each salmon strip alongside the citrus fennel salad, garnished with reserved fennel fronds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 374
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 100mg