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salmon fillet recipe
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Keto-Friendly, Dairy-Free
Description
This easy salmon fillet recipe delivers tender, flaky fish with perfectly crispy skin, offering a delicious and healthy dinner solution for busy individuals. It’s versatile, packed with nutrition, and quick to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (170 g / 6 oz each), skin-on or skin-off
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced or juiced
- 2 sprigs fresh dill or parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried herbs)
- 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 g) sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (1 g) freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep Salmon Fillets: Pat salmon fillets very dry with paper towels; this ensures the skin gets beautifully crispy during searing. Season both sides generously with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and your chosen fresh herbs.
- Cook Salmon: Cook your salmon fillets quickly using one of two methods. Pan-Sear: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Sear skin-side down for 4-6 minutes, until skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook for 3-5 minutes more, reaching 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) and flaking. Bake: Preheat oven to 200 degrees C (400 degrees F). Arrange salmon on a lined baking sheet. Drizzle with oil, add lemon and herbs. Bake for 12-15 minutes until tender.
- Serve and Enjoy: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the hot, cooked salmon. Serve immediately for the best experience.
Notes
For health upgrades, consider wild-caught salmon, organic lemons and fresh herbs, and low-sodium spice blends. Pair with seasonal produce like roasted asparagus in spring or a light cucumber salad in summer. To prevent sticking, ensure your pan is adequately hot before adding oil and fish. Avoid overcooking by using an instant-read thermometer, aiming for 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) internal temperature or until opaque and flakes easily.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170 g)
- Calories: 350 calories
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg