Pan-Roasted Salmon with Garlic and Fresh Thyme

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Salmon fillets pan-roasted to crispy perfection, infused with garlic and fresh thyme for a simple yet flavorful seafood dish. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, garlic cloves, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 370 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 6 fresh thyme sprigs, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but garlic is not browned.
  3. Step 3: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until skin is crisp and golden brown.
  4. Step 4: Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges to squeeze over the top.

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