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cast-iron pan with 2 salmon fillets in a cranberry, orange, rosemary sauce

Pan-Seared Salmon

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This Pan-Seared Salmon is tender salmon fillets coated in a delicious Cranberry-Orange Sauce. A super easy dinner option that can be on the table in less than 20 minutes!

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets, 4-6 ounces each
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • 1/2 sweet onion, sliced
  • 1 cup cranberries, fresh
  • Zest and juice of 1 orange
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons jam/jelly
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary

Instructions

  1. Make sure your salmon is about the same size. I buy the salmon fillets already cut at the seafood counter. Dry the salmon and make sure all the moisture is gone.
  2. Season the salmon with pepper. Any time I can omit salt, I do. There are so many other ways to provide flavor without adding sodium.
  3. Heat oil in a non-stick pan or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until hot.
  4. Cook salmon flesh side down, cooking undisturbed, about 5 minutes.
  5. Flip carefully the salmon and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes or until fish is opaque and easily flakes. Transfer to a plate.
  6. Add onion and cranberries to the same pan and sauté until the cranberries start to pop, about 5 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar, orange zest and juice, and jam/jelly of your choice and cook for 2 minutes longer.
  7. Garnish with rosemary (or herb of choice) and drizzle the sauce over each filet.  Serve with a bake potato and salad or roasted veggie.

Find it online: https://www.amysnutritionkitchen.com/pan-seared-salmon/

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