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3-Ingredient Salmon

A quick, delicious, and nutritious salmon recipe with minimal ingredients that can be prepared in under 15 minutes using various cooking methods.

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

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 (4-ounce) salmon filets (skin-on or skinless, thawed if frozen)
  • 2 teaspoons avocado oil (or another neutral oil like olive oil)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill (or dill pickle seasoning for extra tang)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Air Fryer to 400ºF.
  2. Pat the salmon dry, drizzle with oil, and season with lemon pepper and dill.
  3. Place the filets in the air fryer basket and cook for 9-12 minutes, checking for doneness.
  4. Use a thermometer to check doneness (130-135ºF for medium, 140ºF+ for well-done).
  5. For oven method, preheat to 425ºF, prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  6. For stovetop method, heat a pan, add oil, place skin-side down for 3-4 minutes, flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until opaque.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Salmon is versatile and can be served with various sides like rice, vegetables, or salads. Experiment with different seasonings to customize flavor.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying, Baking, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Paleo

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 270
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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