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PAN-FRIED SALMON



Pan-Fried Salmon image

A simple, straightforward, quick recipe for pan-fried salmon. Besides salmon fillets, all you need is butter and fresh lemon juice.

Provided by Ita

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Salmon Fillet Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 salmon fillets
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Pour in lemon juice and swirl the skillet to mix melted butter and lemon juice.
  • Place salmon fillets, flesh side down, in the pan and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Spoon lemon butter over the top of the fillets as they cook. Turn fillets over with a spatula and cook for an additional 1 or 2 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 131.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

PAN-FRIED SALMON



Pan-Fried Salmon image

This Pan-Fried Salmon recipe from Food Network Kitchen is all about the method: Start with a hot skillet for crispy skin and to prevent sticking.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 27m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 (5-ounce) center-cut salmon fillets (about 1-inch-thick), skin on or off
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring the salmon to room temperature 10 minutes before cooking.
  • Warm a large nonstick skillet with oil over medium-low heat. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Raise the heat to medium-high. Place the salmon, skin-side up in the pan. Cook until golden brown on 1 side, about 4 minutes. Turn the fish over with a spatula, and cook until it feels firm to the touch and the skin is crisp if desired, about 3 minutes more.
  • The skin can be served or removed easily with a knife or spoon.
  • Transfer to a plate and serve as desired.

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