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!
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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