Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon with Citrus Herb Salsa Verde

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

Salmon fillets pan-seared to a crisp golden finish, topped with a zesty herbaceous salsa verde brightened by fresh citrus. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs Atlantic salmon fillets, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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.

Ingredients

• 4 fillets (6 oz each), skin on Atlantic salmon fillets
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup, finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp, chopped capers
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp orange juice
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 Atlantic salmon fillets with skin on and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until skin is crisp and golden.
3. Step 3: Flip the fillets carefully and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until salmon is just cooked through but still moist.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp chopped capers, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp orange zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp orange juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using. Stir well to combine.
5. Step 5: Remove salmon from heat, plate immediately, and spoon 2-3 tbsp of the citrus herb salsa verde over each fillet before serving with steamed vegetables or rice.