Seared Salmon

5 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • salt
  • fresh coarse ground black pepper
  • 2 -3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Pat salmon dry and generously season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. 2
    Heat oil in a 12 inch nonstick skillet until hot but not smoking.
  3. 3
    Carefully add salmon filets and sear until well browned, about 4 minutes.
  4. 4
    Turn salmon over and sear other side until cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes more.
  5. 5
    Serve with lemon wedges.

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