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Pan-Seared Salmon with Sunflower Microgreens (15-Minute Healthy Dinner)

Pan-Seared Salmon with Sunflower Microgreens (15-Minute Healthy Dinner)

15 min

· Serves 2

· Updated February 21, 2026

ChefPax Microgreens test kitchen — grown and curated in Manor, TX
Crispy-skinned salmon with nutty sunflower microgreens and a bright lemon-caper sauce.
dinner
protein
healthy
Available Saturdays at SFC Farmers Market

South First location, 9AM–1PM. See market details →

Ingredients

  • 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)

  • 1 cup sunflower microgreens

  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp capers

  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • 1

    Season salmon with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

  • 2

    Cook salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook 2-3 minutes more until flaky.

  • 3

    Remove salmon from pan. Add lemon juice and capers to the pan, scraping up any browned bits.

  • 4

    Serve salmon topped with sunflower microgreens and drizzle with lemon-caper sauce.

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