Pan-Seared Lemon Thyme Salmon

Ingredients

• Salmon Fillet

  500 g

  $8.25

• Olive oil

  2 tbsp

  $0.20

• Garlic

  2 cloves

  $0.04

• Lemon

  1

  $0.50

• Thyme

  3 sprigs

  $0.14

• Salt

  0.5 tsp

  $0.00

• Black pepper

  0.5 tsp

  $0.01

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Preparation

1. 1

   Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a stainless steel or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

3. 3

   Add the salmon skin-side down (or presentation side first) and press gently for 10 seconds to ensure even searing.

4. 4

   Cook undisturbed for 4 minutes until a crisp golden crust forms, then flip carefully.

5. 5

   Add crushed garlic cloves and fresh thyme sprigs into the oil, basting the fish for 3 to 4 minutes until cooked through.

6. 6

   Finish with fresh lemon juice squeezed directly over the hot fillets and serve immediately.