Pan-Seared Salmon with Charred Lemon and Herb Salsa Verde

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Tender salmon fillets pan-seared to golden perfection, topped with a zesty salsa verde featuring charred lemon and fresh herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs 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 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: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until the skin crisps and the flesh is opaque halfway up, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes until just cooked through; remove and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: While salmon cooks, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and place 1 halved lemon cut-side down directly on the pan. Char for about 3 minutes until blackened and fragrant, then remove and squeeze juice into a bowl.
  4. Step 4: To the lemon juice, add 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, 2 tbsp fresh oregano, 1 tbsp chopped capers, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, and 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; stir well to combine into salsa verde.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the herb salsa over the salmon fillets and serve immediately, enjoying the contrast of crispy skin and fresh, vibrant sauce.

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