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    Home » Recipes » Easy Pan Seared Salmon with Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

    Easy Pan Seared Salmon with Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

    Jan 12, 2021 · 16 Comments

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    This easy pan seared salmon with chimichurri sauce recipe is the perfect easy weeknight dinner, meal prep option, or 15 minute meal perfect for the whole family!

    This recipe is one of my absolute new favorites and I know you'll love it too!

    The chimichurri sauce is so vibrant in color and flavor. It's perfect paired with a simple pan seared salmon.

    This easy protein packed dinner may look daunting - but I promise you that it's actually extremely easy to make!

    Pan seared salmon just screams restaurant quality, right? Impress your friends, family, or significant other with this beautiful and delicious dish!

    Salmon with Chimichurri Sauce recipe

    What is Chimichurri Sauce?

    Chimichurri sauce is a popular South American sauce. It's filled with flat leaf parsley (also known as Italian parsley).

    This sauce also has citrus, onion, lots of garlic, oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.

    It's absolutely delicious on seafood, meat, or roasted vegetables. I even eat it with chips - it's seriously SO good on absolutely anything!

    Once you make this sauce - you and your family will be hooked! This is super easy to make a big batch at the begging of the week and use it as a condiment on just about anything.

    Chimichurri sauce

    About the Recipe - Easy Pan Seared Salmon with Chimichurri Sauce

    It's no secret - I love this recipe. So let's talk about it!

    First, you'll make the chimichurri sauce.

    Combine the parsley, onion, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a food processor and pulse until everything is well combined. I like to say it's done when it looks saucy!

    If you don't have a food processor, I highly recommend getting one! I have this one - you can get it on Amazon for a great price!

    Now let's cook the seared salmon. I love anything pan seared, and this salmon really makes my mouth water every time.

    You'll start by salt and peppering your salmon fillets.

    Then, in a skillet over medium high heat, add in your oil, and then add the salmon flesh side down. Let it cook for at least four minutes, then flip the salmon and cook an additional two minutes.

    You could use a cast iron pan or non stick pan for making the salmon, really anything that will give it a good pan sear.

    After the salmon is done, add the chimichurri sauce and you're ready to serve! You could garnish with lemon and serve with a chilled white wine.

    Easy Pan Seared Salmon with Chimichurri Sauce Recipe Ingredients

    For the Salmon:

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
    • ½ tsp coarse sea salt
    • ½ tsp black pepper
    • 4 medium salmon filets (about 6 oz)

    For the Chimichurri:

    • 1 bunch Italian parsley (flat-leaf parsley)
    • 6 cloves garlic
    • 1 tbsp dried or fresh oregano
    • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
    • juice of ½ lemon
    • ½ white onion
    • pinch of coarse sea salt
    • pinch of black pepper

    Directions

    Lets make this salmon chimichurri recipe together:

    Step 1

    Combine chimichurri ingredients in a food processor. Blend until parsley is well chopped and ingredients are well combined. Set aside.

    Step 2

    In a large non-stick skillet, add oil over medium heat. While oil is heating, pat salmon filets dry and season with salt and pepper.

    Step 3

    When the oil is shimmering, carefully place the salmon skin side up in the pan. Cook for at least 4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.

    Step 4

    Serve salmon filets with chimichurri sauce.

    Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon

    Kitchen Equipment

    Here is some kitchen equipment I recommend for this recipe. You can find all of these products on Amazon.

    Food Processor - I always recommend this 8 cup food processor. It's amazing and one of my most used kitchen appliances. You can use it to chop vegetables, make sauces, and process just about anything.

    Skillet - This stainless steel skillet is perfect for cooking the fish for this recipe. Make sure you let the fish cook for a few minutes without touching it at all - this helps eliminate any sticking.

    Recipe Substitutions/Variations

    Here are a few substitutions and variations for this pan seared salmon and chimichurri recipe.

    Protein Substitution - To substitute salmon, I recommend using steelhead trout, sea bass, or chicken. All of these proteins would be delicious with the chimichurri sauce.

    Sauce Substitution - This pan seared salmon can be enjoyed with any cooking sauce. I love chimichurri, but you can enjoy it with a roasted red pepper sauce or pesto sauce.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is chimichurri sauce made of?

    Chimichurri is an Argentinean sauce made out of This sauce also has citrus, onion, lots of garlic, oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. It is very easy to make and adds to the flavor of any dish.

    What do you put chimichurri sauce on?

    Chimichurri sauce is traditional served with grilled meats like steak. However, it is delicious with fish, chicken, and roasted vegetables as well.

    What does chimichurri sauce taste like?

    Chimichurri sauce tastes bright, zesty, and herby. The combination of the herbs, garlic, and vinegar are delicious on the palate.

    Salmon on a plate with sauce

    More Easy Dinner Ideas

    Check out some more easy dinner ideas and inspiration below!

    • Honey Citrus Salmon
    • Penne al Salmone
    • Easy Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies with Coconut Cilantro Sauce
    • Easy Italian Chicken Cutlets

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    Easy Pan Seared Salmon with Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

    This easy pan seared salmon with chimichurri sauce recipe is the perfect easy weeknight dinner, meal prep option, or 15 minute meal perfect for the whole family!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Cuisine Seafood
    Servings 4 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • For the Salmon:
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
    • ½ tsp coarse sea salt
    • ½ tsp black pepper
    • 4 medium salmon filets about 6 oz
    • For the Chimichurri:
    • 1 bunch Italian parsley flat-leaf parsley
    • 6 cloves garlic
    • 1 tbsp dried or fresh oregano
    • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
    • Juice of ½ lemon
    • ½ white onion
    • Pinch of coarse sea salt
    • Pinch of black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Combine chimichurri ingredients in a food processor and blend until well parsley is well chopped and ingredients are well combined. Set aside.
    • In a large non-stick skillet, add oil over medium heat. While oil is heating, pat salmon filets dry and season with salt and pepper.
    • When the oil is shimmering, carefully place the salmon skin side up in the pan. Cook for at least 4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
    • Serve salmon filets with chimichurri sauce.

    Notes

    • It’s very important to wait a full 4 minutes for the salmon to cook so it doesn’t stick to the pan.
    • You may substitute cilantro for parsley if you prefer cilantro!

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kay says

      January 14, 2021 at 4:14 pm

      The salmon and chimichurri taste so good together! I added a few chilli flakes too.

      Reply
      • Tasting With Tina says

        January 14, 2021 at 6:23 pm

        Oh love that idea, that would make it delicious!

        Reply
    2. Sunrita says

      January 14, 2021 at 4:14 pm

      Absolutely love this recipe. It was simple and delicious. A good quality salmon and fresh parsley made a lot of difference to the taste

      Reply
      • Tasting With Tina says

        January 14, 2021 at 6:23 pm

        Thank you, I totally agree!

        Reply
    3. Raquel says

      January 14, 2021 at 10:14 pm

      So good and so easy to make!

      Reply
      • Tasting With Tina says

        January 14, 2021 at 10:17 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    4. Alexandra says

      January 15, 2021 at 1:56 am

      Such a delicious combination of flavours - will make again for sure!

      Reply
      • Tasting With Tina says

        January 15, 2021 at 10:01 am

        Yay so happy about that!!

        Reply
    5. Lizet Bowen says

      January 15, 2021 at 10:44 am

      Oh, so delicious! the chimichurri sauce was perfect!

      Reply
      • Tasting With Tina says

        January 15, 2021 at 11:24 am

        So happy you enjoyed the recipe!

        Reply
    6. Addison says

      January 15, 2021 at 3:44 pm

      These flavors are so fresh! And the chimichurri sauce is to die for!

      Reply
      • Tasting With Tina says

        January 18, 2021 at 7:10 pm

        Yesss the chimichurri sauce is the star!

        Reply
    7. Jessica Stroup says

      January 16, 2021 at 7:01 am

      How awesome! I love this so much!

      Reply
      • Tasting With Tina says

        January 18, 2021 at 7:09 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    8. Caroline Hoffman says

      June 19, 2021 at 4:44 pm

      Love this recipe! I have made this a few times and it is a big hit. The sauce is the best part and is sooo fresh!!

      Reply
      • Tasting With Tina says

        June 20, 2021 at 4:08 pm

        Thanks Caroline! So happy you like it! It's one of my favorite easy recipes too. 🙂

        Reply

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