Easy Salmon Recipe Pan Fried

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Ghee is lactose-free and has a higher smoke point.

Turn on the heat and preheat the skillet.

Pat the salmon fillets dry to remove moisture.

Season both sides of the salmon fillets with garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.

Add olive oil to the hot skillet.

Place the salmon fillets top-side down in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Flip the salmon fillets and cook for another 3 minutes, depending on desired doneness.

Turn off the skillet and deglaze with white wine.

Add about 1 tablespoon of hot pepper jelly to the skillet.

Pour in roughly 4 tablespoons of chicken broth and turn up the heat to reduce the sauce.

Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve the salmon with the sauce over rice and broccoli.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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