Pan Seared Salmon I Recipe
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Pan Seared Salmon I

By: Noreen421 
"Simply seasoned with salt and pepper, these salmon fillets are pan seared with capers, and garnished with slices of lemon."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (95)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 (6 ounce) fillets salmon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 slices lemon

Directions

  1. Preheat a large heavy skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes.
  2. Coat salmon with olive oil. Place in skillet, and increase heat to high. Cook for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with capers, and salt and pepper. Turn salmon over, and cook for 5 minutes, or until browned. Salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
  3. Transfer salmon to individual plates, and garnish with lemon slices.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 371 | Total Fat: 25.1g | Cholesterol: 99mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2005 by CSCASINO   view full review
This recipe is simple yet delicious. I skipped the capers and used a normal non-stick frying...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2003 by KNARDE   view full review
This dish is wonderful! It is so quick and easy and full of flavor. The only thing I would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2010 by hoveyfox   view full review
A great, simple recipe that can be modified for your own preferences. I like to season my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by CWYC   view full review
This is a fast and flavourful recipe. Combined with the saltiness of the capers I did not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2005 by JOHN1951   view full review
Will I made my wife happy...made this dish for her. It’s easy to make and its taste great. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2005 by Koro   view full review
Dude I had a successful date cause of this recepe. I served it with rice, salad and a young...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2011 by hello kitty   view full review
Delicious and easy! I made it in regular frying pan, like other reviewers I put some olive oil...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2005 by HowieC   view full review
awesomeness. Did not have any of the problems mentioned by the other reviewers; I kept the lid...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2011 by JIM F. Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very good simple recipe for those of us seeking a high protein low fat nutritious meal; very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2003 by CHEFJULIE1 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was a great recipe. I was looking for the easiest salmon recipe I could find, and this...

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