Perfect Pan-Seared Salmon

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Pat the salmon dry.
  2. 2Season the salmon with salt for 10-15 minutes, adding pepper if desired. If the salmon has skin, season the skin too.
  3. 3Heat a pan with minimal oil.
  4. 4Place the salmon skin side down in the hot pan.
  5. 5Press lightly for 10 seconds to keep the skin flat.
  6. 6Cook mostly on the skin side, watching the color climb up the fillet.
  7. 7When the color has almost reached the top, flip the salmon for 30-60 seconds.
  8. 8Turn off the heat a bit early to let carryover cooking finish the salmon.
  9. 9Finish with a bit of butter, lemon, and optionally garlic or dill.
  10. 10Let the salmon rest before serving.

Ingredients

  • salmon
  • salt
  • pepper
  • oil
  • butter
  • lemon
  • garlic
  • dill

Equipment

pan

Tips

  • Pat the salmon completely dry before searing to ensure a crispy skin.
  • Season the skin if the salmon has it.
  • Press the salmon lightly for 10 seconds when the skin side is down to keep the skin flat and crispy.
  • Cook mostly on the skin side.
  • Turn off the heat slightly early; carryover cooking will finish the job.
  • Do not poke the salmon with a fork to avoid losing juices.
  • Let the salmon rest before serving.
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