PAN SEARED SALMON

PAN SEARED SALMON

Pan Seared Salmon is my go-to for throwing together a quick weeknight meal that is both healthy and delicious. Pair with some rice and oven Roasted Green Beans for a full family meal that is on the table in 20 minutes.

Salmon is one of those foods that just makes you feel good eating. With all the health benefits associated with salmon, it’s no wonder why.

Reasons you should put salmon in your healthy diet:

• Rich in Omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids have a wide range of health benefits from managing heart disease and lowering blood pressure just to start.
• Salmon is rich in protein.
• High in the B vitamins which play a role in your body from head to toe.
• Good source of potassium.
• Contains the antioxidant, Astaxanthin, which benefits the heart, brain and skin.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound salmon, wild caught or farm raised (my favorite is wild caught sockeye)
• Pinch of salt
• Pinch of cracker pepper
• 1/2 lemon

Instructions

1. Preheat a large non -stick pan on the stove top on a medium heat.
2. Cut your salmon into 4 even portions. Leave skin on and remove any bones.
3. Salt and pepper each side.
4. Once the pan is hot, drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil in pan followed by your salmon placing it skin side up. Cook for 3 minutes.
5. Flip the salmon and cook another 4 minutes.
6. Squeeze a lemon wedge over each portion.
7. Serve. The skin will still be on the salmon, you can easily remove it before serving or serve with skin on.