Pan-Fried Salmon

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets (about 150g each), skin-on
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, sliced
• Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
• Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Salmon:

   • Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the fillets with salt and pepper.

2. Heat the Pan:

   • In a large non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.

3. Cook the Salmon:

   • Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Press down on the fillets with a spatula to ensure the skin makes good contact with the pan.
   • Cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the salmon is cooked about three-quarters of the way through.
   • Carefully flip the salmon fillets over and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked to your desired level of doneness.

4. Add Aromatics:

   • Add the minced garlic to the pan during the last minute of cooking, stirring it around the fillets. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
   • Add the lemon slices to the pan and cook for a few seconds on each side until slightly caramelized.

5. Serve:

   • Transfer the salmon fillets to a serving plate, garnish with fresh dill or parsley, and arrange the caramelized lemon slices around the fillets.
   • Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutritional Facts (per serving):

• Calories: Approximately 320
• Protein: 34g
• Fat: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 2g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 0g