Seared Salmon
A simple, elegant seared salmon fillet with a crispy golden crust, topped with toasted sesame seeds and served with sweet corn and fresh green onions. Ready in under 20 minutes, this is a perfect weeknight dinner that feels special.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat the 2 salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with the 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2
Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook without moving for 4-5 minutes, until the skin is crispy and golden.
Step 4
Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 5
Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside. Add the 1 cup corn kernels to the same skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until lightly charred and tender.
Step 6
Slice the 2 green onions thinly. Serve the salmon over the corn, topped with the sliced green onions and sprinkled with the 1 tbsp sesame seeds and 1 tsp black sesame seeds.
Step 7
Serve immediately, hot.
Tools you’ll need
- nonstick skillet
- paper towels
- spatula
- knife
- cutting board
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