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A perfectly cooked pan-seared salmon fillet with herbs and lemon slices, served with green beans.

The Only Salmon Recipes Recipe You’ll Need (2025)

Discover a simple and delicious salmon recipe perfect for busy home cooks. This recipe focuses on key flavors and minimal preparation for a healthy and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Calories: 304
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 fillets salmon (6 ounce each)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 lemon wedges

Equipment

  • small bowl
  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Stir garlic powder, basil, and salt together in a small bowl.
  3. Rub the mixture evenly over salmon.
  4. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add salmon and cook until browned and flaky, about 5 minutes per side.
  5. Serve salmon with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 37gFat: 16g

Notes

This recipe is a base that can be adapted with your favorite seasonings. Consider serving with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

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