Pan-Seared Lemon-Garlic Fish Fillets

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

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Delicate fish fillets pan-seared with a bright lemon and garlic crust, served with a side of steamed rice. This Indian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, lemon, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 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: 15 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 300 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
1, zested and juiced lemon
3 cloves, minced garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown.
Step 3: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet, pressing gently to ensure even contact. Cook for 4 minutes without moving. Flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
Step 4: Remove salmon from skillet and sprinkle with 1 tbsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp chopped parsley. Serve immediately with steamed rice.