Pan-Roasted Salmon with Herb and Garlic Gremolata

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Delicate salmon fillets pan-roasted to crispy-skinned perfection, topped with a fresh gremolata of parsley, garlic, and lemon zest. This Mediterranean seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, salt, and black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  3. Step 3: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and press gently with a spatula to ensure even contact. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden brown.
  4. Step 4: Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Step 5: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice to make gremolata.
  6. Step 6: Remove salmon from heat, transfer to serving plates, and spoon the herb garlic gremolata evenly over the top before serving.

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