Salmon Dinner Ideas for Any Night – Baked, Pan-Seared & Broiled
If salmon is one of those ingredients you always keep in your fridge but sometimes don’t know what to do with, this roundup is for you. From easy baked salmon to quick pan-seared fillets and broiled options that are ready in minutes, these salmon dinner ideas work for any night of the week. They’re simple, flavorful, and totally doable. For this guide, you'll learn how to make awesome salmon recipes just like this easy Pan Seared Salmon Recipe!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 salmon filets skin about 6 ounces each
- Salt and black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter use ghee for Paleo and Whole30
Instructions
- Heat your cast iron skillet over medium heat. Pat salmon dry with paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- When your skillet is near smoking, add in the butter, let it melt for 30 seconds.
- Add in the salmon (skin side down). Let the salmon cook without moving. It’s about 5 minutes depending on how thick your salmon fillet is.
- Flip, and cook for 2 more minutes. You know when it’s time to flip when the sides of the salmon look about 2/3 opaque and cooked through.
- Remove from the pan and set it aside (skin side up). Enjoy!
Notes
To store: Store leftover salmon in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
To reheat: You can reheat salmon on the stovetop or microwave.
To freeze: Freeze the salmon in a freezer-safe bag once they have reached room temperature. Freeze for up to 4 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 253kcal | Protein: 26g | Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 2mg