Description
Indulge in a culinary experience with this Pan Seared Salmon with Peas. The dish features crispy, golden salmon fillets paired with sweet, vibrant peas, creating a perfect harmony of textures and flavors. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, impressing family and friends alike. With restaurant-quality results achievable at home, you’ll savor every bite of this delightful meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Rinse salmon fillets under cold water and pat dry.
- Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place fillets skin-side down in the pan; cook for 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Carefully flip the fillets, add minced garlic and peas around them in the pan, sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until peas are bright green.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon and peas before serving.
- Garnish with parsley and serve alongside lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with peas (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg