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Salmon fillets in a cast iron skillet
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5 from 2 votes

One Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon

One Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon - quick, simple, flavorful and delicious, low-carb, keto friendly dinner, perfect for busy families. Serve it with a salad or vegetables of your choice.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: One Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 Sockeye salmon fillets 2-3 oz each, skin on
  • 1 tsp salt or more, to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced or 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp capers
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides. Drizzle 3 tbsp olive oil on top of the salmon and add garlic over the non skin side.
  • Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add salmon, skin side up and cook for 2 minutes. If the oil starts to smoke in the process, turn the heat down.
  • Turn fillets and cook for 2 more minutes, skin side down. Add lemon juice and capers (optional). Cover. Cook for 1-2 more minutes. Turn off the heat. Let the salmon sit inside the pan for a few more minutes. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 576mg | Potassium: 853mg | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1.5mg