Pan-Seared Salmon with Carmelized Shallot and White Wine Sauce

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A tender salmon fillet pan-seared to golden perfection, served with a rich, slightly sweet shallot and white wine sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillet, shallots, dry white wine for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 420 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 with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and sear for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and edges turn golden.
  3. Step 3: Flip the salmon and cook an additional 3 minutes until the flesh is just opaque. Remove salmon and set aside on a warm plate.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 thinly sliced shallots. Sauté shallots for 4-5 minutes until golden and caramelized, stirring frequently.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and add 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, then spoon the sauce over the salmon fillets before serving.

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