Perfect Salmon in a Skillet

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Easy salmon on the stovetop that cooks quick after a simple marinade. The ideal recipe for fresh salmon fillets.

Ready in: 43 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, less than one-inch thick

Preparation method

Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 8 mins | Extra time: 30 mins, marinating

1. Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon pepper, dill, fennel, and 1 teaspoon salt in a plastic resealable bag. Seal bag and shake to incorporate. Add salmon and reseal bag; turn to coat.

2. Refrigerate to marinate for 30 minutes.

3. Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into a large skillet and set over medium-high heat. Add salmon (unskinned side face up); cook in hot oil for about 8 minutes, without flipping. Salmon will flake easily when it’s finished.