Pan-Seared Salmon with Crispy Garlic Green Beans
Ingredients
- 4 ouncessalmon fillet (skin-on)
- 6 ouncesgreen beans
- 2 tablespoonolive oil
- 3 clovegarlic
- ½lemon
- ·kosher salt
- ·black pepper
Prep
- 01
Trim the green beans and discard the stem ends.
- 02
Mince 3 cloves garlic.
Method
- 01
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- 02
Once the oil shimmers, place the salmon skin-side up in the pan. Cook for 4 minutes without moving it until the skin is golden and crispy.
- 03
Flip the salmon and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more, until it flakes easily with a fork. Transfer to a plate.
- 04
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same pan. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 05
Add the green beans, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp and lightly browned at the edges.
- 06
Divide the beans between two plates and top with salmon. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over both and serve immediately.
Spice Tips
For subtle heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic in step 4. A small splash of white wine or low-sodium soy sauce deglazes the pan beautifully and adds depth.