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sockeye salmon recipe
- Total Time: 14 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Diet: Healthy
Description
This simple sockeye salmon recipe offers a quick, healthy, and family-friendly dinner solution with flaky, tender fish and aromatic seasonings. It transforms basic ingredients into a gourmet-tasting meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 sockeye salmon fillets (about 180 g each)
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole lemon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat Dry Salmon Fillets: Gently pat your sockeye salmon fillets very dry with paper towels. This helps achieve a nice sear.
- Season Salmon: Drizzle the fillets with olive oil, then sprinkle generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried dill on both sides. Squeeze half a lemon over the fish for a bright flavor.
- Pan-Sear for Perfection: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook the salmon skin-side down for 4-6 minutes until crispy. Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 4-6 minutes until they are opaque and flake easily with a fork (internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C)).
Notes
For alternative cooking methods, bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 12-18 minutes or grill on medium-high for 4-6 minutes per side. If dill is unavailable, dried parsley, chives, or smoked paprika can be used. Lime juice or white wine vinegar can substitute for lemon. Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness (145 degrees F (63 degrees C)) and avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 4 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (180 g)
- Calories: 380 calories
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg