Description
A delightful salmon dish enhanced with smoked paprika and green olives, perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets, skin-on
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 cup pitted green olives, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Pat the salmon fillets dry, and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat the skillet: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the salmon: Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down, and sear for about 4-5 minutes.
- Add garlic and olives: Once the salmon is ready to flip, add garlic and olives around the fish for about a minute.
- Finish cooking: Gently flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, adding lemon juice in the last minute.
- Plate and serve: Transfer salmon to a platter, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Let salmon rest for a couple of minutes after cooking to ensure juices redistribute. Avoid crowded pans for better searing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, smoked paprika, green olives, family recipe, Mediterranean dish