Lemon Garlic Salmon

Ingredients
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4 salmon fillets skin-on
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1/2 tsp. salt
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1/2 tsp. black pepper
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2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
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4 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
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8 garlic cloves, crushed
Yield
4 Servings
Total Time
2 mins. prep
8 mins. cooking
10 mins. total
Directions
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Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
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Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add in olive oil and heat 30 seconds.
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Place salmon fillets into the skillet, starting with the skin side up. Sear 3 to 4 minutes, then flip over and sear the other side for 3 more minutes.
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Move salmon to one side of the pan. Pour lemon juice into empty area of skillet, add in garlic cloves and sauté for 60 seconds.
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Spoon garlic lemon juice over salmon and cook until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
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Serve immediately. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.
The Benefits of Salmon
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Salmon is a wonderfully versatile dish that pairs well with almost anything! In fact, salmon is often the centerpiece of a Mediterranean diet, which was recently declared one of the healthiest diet trends in 2019 according to the US News & World Report's 2019 Best Diets rankings. Some of the highlights of salmon are:
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Rich in Omega-3 fatty acid
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Great source of protein
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High in B vitamins
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Good source of potassium
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Contains the antioxidant Astaxanthin, which lowers the risk of heart disease.
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Calorie smart: 3.5 oz of wild caught salmon is about 220 calories.
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Salmon is great for your heart and your waistline. Try to incorporate it into your diet at least twice a week.