Description
Learn how to make a delicious and easy pan-seared salmon dish paired with garlic green beans for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Salmon:
- 1 salmon fillet
- Salt & freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp oil (with high smoke point)
Garlic Green Beans:
- 1 handful of green beans (trimmed)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Season the Salmon: Pat your salmon fillet dry, then season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat the Pan: If using stainless steel, make sure it’s hot before adding oil (a splash of water should bounce across the surface). Wipe dry, then pour in the oil and swirl to coat.
- Sear the Salmon: Place the salmon skin-side down and don’t move it. After 1–2 minutes, gently shake the pan; once the salmon naturally releases from the surface, flip it. Repeat on the other side until golden and crisp.
- Finish Cooking: Depending on thickness, your salmon may already be done. If not, pop it into a 400°F oven for 5–8 minutes to finish. Remove and let it rest.
- Make the Garlic Green Beans: In the same pan with the leftover oil, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add in steamed green beans (steam or boil for 5 minutes beforehand) and toss for 3–5 minutes. Season with salt.
- Serve & Enjoy: Plate your salmon with the garlic green beans. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon over the salmon and pair with buttery rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
