Easy Pan Fried Salmon Recipe

This is the easiest and most flavorful pan-fried salmon recipe you will ever make! It is a great, quick, and easy go-to meal for any time of the day.

Tools Needed

Here are the key tools I use to make this recipe:

Plate. Use any comfortable plate or platter to place the salmon on to season.

Cast Iron Frying Pan. This is the only kind of pan I own, and I absolutely love cast iron!

Ingredients Needed

Salmon. Get your favorite salmon from your favorite store. Some claim that Aldi's has the best salmon, while others say Costco does. I have tried both and don't have quite a preference for either. Choose your favorite.

Salt. Highlights all the flavors added to the recipe.

Ground Black Pepper. A sharp heat that typically enhances the flavor of any dish with citrusy and earthy notes. The coarser the grind, the more pronounced the flavor will be. The fresher the grind of the pepper, the more pronounced the flavors will be.

Garlic Powder. Brings a milder garlic flavor to a dish with sweet and earthy notes. This is a concentrated garlic flavor, so a little goes a long way.

Onion Powder. Brings a pungent onion taste that is not as sharp, with a slight sweet flavor and a hint of zest. It is a very concentrated flavor, so a little goes a long way.

Olive Oil. You can use any oil you like. I use olive oil for most of my meals at home.

How to Make The Recipe

A good salmon recipe doesn't have to be complicated. Honestly, the simpler the better. Here are the steps to the best salmon recipe.

1. Remove salmon from the wrap and rinse. Pat dry with paper towels and lay flat on the plate.
2. Drizzle a little bit of olive oil on one side of the salmon.
3. Take each spice—salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder—and sprinkle it on the salmon. Add as much as you think is necessary for your taste buds.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 on the other side of the salmon.
5. Preheat a cast iron frying pan to medium heat. I typically don't add oil to the pan because it is seasoned well. If you are using a different kind of pan, add oil just enough to brush the bottom of the pan. This will help the salmon not stick.
6. Add the salmon into the pan and allow to fry or sear for 5-6 minutes on each side. Cook until the temperature has reached 125-130*F internally.
7. Remove the fish from the frying pan and allow to rest for 3-5 minutes.

What to Serve with This Recipe

Salmon can be served with so many great side dishes. You will never go wrong with buttery and creamy mashed potatoes.

If you are following a low-carb meal plan, add some salad on the side. Even a good creamy coleslaw would satisfy the craving.

How to Store Leftovers

Store in the refrigerator in a plastic container for 3-5 days.

How to Reheat Leftovers

For stove top heating, on medium-low heat, warm the salmon until completely warmed through.

For microwave heating - place onto a plate and allow to warm for 45-6- seconds or until heated through.

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