Pan Seared Peppered Salmon

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
5 from 1 vote

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Happy belated Fathers Day to all you Dads out there!

Although I’m positive that he never ever thinks about it, there are loads of people in this world who respect, admire, and look up to my Dad. He’s the personification of integrity, has never met an enemy, is one of the happiest guys you’ll ever meet, and is freakishly good at remembering names.

I’m so blessed that he’s MY Dad. Someone pinch me.

He and my Mom went against the grain about 7 years ago and started their own company. They had two kids in college, one in high school, three dogs, a house, and a few cars. That took guts. Good news is not only did their ballsy move result in tremendous professional successes, but they’ve also set an incredible example for their daughters. I am GOING for my dreams. I have them to thanks. Again, someone pinch me.

To celebrate what an incredible Father he’s been to the three of us, we took him out for an afternoon father/daughter date. The four of us went to one of our favorite pubs where we shared tall beers, nachos, and flat bread. Totally not paleo and the rosacea on my face right now proves it (…still worth it though).

After lunch, we surprised Dad with a trip to the local Bass Pro Shop. We picked out matching cameo hats and then asked him to pick either the white or the tan Yeti Cooler. He chose tan.

Boom. Yeti Cooler! Aren’t we cool daughters? You know they’re bear-proof. Not that we have many bears in San Antonio. I bet the raccoons can’t get in there either! Those crafty little suckers.

After we finished ogling all the Duck Dynasty paraphernalia at Bass Pro, we hopped in the car, drove through our favorite custard place, and asked the drive-through lady to snap a pick for us. An effort lead by my sister Kim, we handed Dad a mounted canvas printout of this puppy just before dinner that same day:

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Okay, onto the recipe of the day. Peppered Salmon! Sound delish? That’s because it is.

This recipe is so easy that I almost want to call it a non-recipe. But I won’t.

All you do is find the best looking salmon possible (pref. wild caught and deep pink), sprinkle with a bunch of cracked black pepper or your favorite steak seasoning, pan sear, and then bake to perfection.

Dads love this meal.

I recommend you pair with a hearty salad. Say, a Grilled Peach & Fennel Salad? Just a suggestion. Enjoy!

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For starters, ask the butcher for the best looking salmon. I like to cook mine with the skin on but descaled. If you like yours skinless, now’s a good time to ask the butcher to remove it for you. Cut it into four (or so) even pieces. Use a really sharp knife if you opted for skin-on. It can be difficult to cut through. Preheat your oven to 350 F.

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Give your fillets a generous sprinkling of kosher salt and cracked black pepper – or you can use your favorite steak seasoning. I’m a fan of Montreal Steak Seasoning.

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Over medium/high heat, melt 1 Tbl of either Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (EVCO) or butter in a pan. Lay the fillets face down and let them cook like this for about 4 minutes.

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Flip the fillets over and immediately place them in the 350 F oven. If you like your salmon more rare (and you trust your butcher), then I suggest you pull them out after 4-5 minutes. If you’re a little weary, bake them for a solid 6-7 minutes.

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Remember your oven mitt! I have to write this step in for my own benefit.

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Don’t they look delicious? Plate with some fresh Italian flatleaf parsley and enjoy.

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peppered salmon

Pan Seared Peppered Salmon

By: Amber Goulden
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Easy, quick, and nutrient dense, this classic salmon is a reader favorite!

Ingredients  

  • 1 Whole Salmon Filet {~2 lbs worth}
  • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt & Pepper Mix {or steak seasoning}
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Coconut Oil {EVCO} or Butter
  • Flatleaf Parsley for Garnish {optional}

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Cut the salmon into 4 smaller filets.
  • Dust with your salt/pepper mixture.
  • Over medium/high heat, melt the EVCO or butter.
  • Lay the seasoned filets face-down in the frying pan.
  • Cook them over medium/high heat for ~4 minutes.
  • Flip the filets then immediately transfer them to the oven. Bake 4-5 minutes for a more rare finish or 6-7 minutes for well done.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Pan Seared Peppered Salmon
Amount per Serving
Calories
353
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Cholesterol
 
125
mg
42
%
Sodium
 
100
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
1111
mg
32
%
Protein
 
45
g
90
%
Vitamin A
 
91
IU
2
%
Calcium
 
27
mg
3
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Nicky says

    Nicky —  06/18/2013 At 12:22

    Sounds like a great Father’s Day. The salmon looks great.

    From a fellow Aggie.

    • fedandfit says

      fedandfit —  06/18/2013 At 15:40

      Thanks, Nicky! Gig’em 🙂

  2. Chloe Chase says

    Chloe Chase —  06/19/2013 At 09:24

    Great recipe. Most fish recipes suggest you start skin side down. I look forward to trying face down. Thanks.

  3. adela says

    adela —  05/26/2014 At 18:47

    Made this over the weekend and it was just delightful. Perfectly cooked and yummy. Thank you so much for sharing. Much appreciated.

    • Cassy says

      Cassy —  06/04/2014 At 15:29

      Fabulous! Thanks for your feedback, Adela!

  4. Intrepid Carnivore says

    Intrepid Carnivore —  10/11/2014 At 02:45

    The cooking technique is perfect!

    • Cassy says

      Cassy —  10/13/2014 At 14:04

      Thank you!

  5. Jeanie says

    Jeanie —  12/04/2015 At 21:28

    I just want to say I absolutely LOVE this salmon recipe. I keep coming back to it again and again because it has such simple ingredients, it is incredibly easy to make, and it always comes out perfectly. Thank you for sharing it!!

    • Kelly says

      Kelly —  12/07/2015 At 15:02

      Thank you so much for the kind words Jeanie! We strive to have recipes that are easy and make people keep coming back to them. Thanks so much for trying them out 🙂