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-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, salt, 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 "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: 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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