PAN-SEARED SALMON WITH LEMON GARLIC SAUCE
Make restaurant-quality pan-seared salmon at home with these simple techniques and finish it off with a delicious lemon garlic butter sauce.
Provided by Jessica Gavin
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Use the top of a knife (the spine) to remove the scales from the fillet if still intact. Run the knife a 45-degree angle against the skin to pop the scales off and discard.
- Cut the salmon into 4 even-sized fillets, about 2-inch wide, and 6 ounces in weight, if not already portioned.
- Thoroughly dry both sides of the salmon and skin with paper towels.
- Right before cooking, season both sides of the salmon with salt and pepper.
- Heat a 12-inch stainless steel, cast iron, or nonstick pan over medium heat until hot, about 2 minutes. Add the olive oil, then turn the heat to medium-high. Once the oil begins to shimmer, about 1 to 2 minutes, carefully add the salmon, skin-side down, one at a time. Using the back of a spatula, immediately press the fish down into the pan for about 10 seconds. This will help reduce the buckling of the skin. Add the remaining fillets to the pan, pressing each one down before adding the next piece. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook the salmon, occasionally pressing down on the flesh, until the skin is brown and crispy, and easily releases from the pan, about 5 to 6 minutes. The salmon will be about 75 to 80% cooked through.
- Use tongs to carefully flip the salmon over. Gently press the surface to make direct contact with the pan, do not move the fillets. Cook until the surface is golden brown, the edges are opaque, and the center is slightly translucent, about 1 to 2 minutes. The internal temperature should read 120°F (49°C) for medium-rare, or 130°F (54°C) for medium.
- Transfer the salmon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess grease. Do not discard the pan.
- Use a boning knife to carefully remove the skin from the salmon if still intact. Cut the salmon into 4 even-sized fillets, about 2-inch wide, and 6 ounces in weight, if not already portioned.
- Thoroughly dry the surface of the salmon and skin with paper towels.
- Right before cooking, season both sides of the salmon with salt and pepper.
- Heat a 12-inch stainless steel, cast iron, or nonstick pan over medium heat until hot, about 2 minutes. Add the olive oil, then turn the heat to medium-high. Once the oil begins to shimmer, about 1 to 2 minutes, carefully add the salmon one at a time, flesh side down. Using the back of a spatula, immediately press the fish down into the pan for about 10 seconds. Add the remaining fillets to the pan, pressing each one down before adding the next piece. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook the salmon, occasionally pressing down on the flesh, until the surface is golden brown, crispy, and easily releases from the pan, about 4 to 5 minutes. The salmon will be about 75 to 80% cooked through.
- Using tongs, carefully flip the salmon over. Gently press the surface to make direct contact with the pan, do not move the fillets. Cook until the edges are opaque, and the center is slightly translucent, about 1 to 2 minutes. The internal temperature should read 120°F (49°C) for medium-rare, or 130°F (54°C) for medium.
- Transfer the salmon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess grease. Do not discard the pan.
- Heat the same pan used to cook the salmon over medium heat. Add the garlic and lemon zest, saute for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the lemon juice, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Stir and cook for 1 minute. Turn off the heat. Whisk in the butter until a lightly thickened emulsion is formed.
- Add the salmon back to the pan, garnish with dill leaves, parsley, and then drizzle with the lemon garlic sauce. Serve salmon with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 116 mg, Sodium 368 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SALMON WITH GARLIC LEMON BUTTER SAUCE
This Pan Seared Salmon with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce is one of the easiest tastiest dinners you can make! This salmon recipe requires minimal ingredients and it comes together so quickly.
Provided by Jaclyn
Categories Main Course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Remove salmon fillets from refrigerator and allow to rest at room temperature 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the garlic lemon butter sauce. In a small saucepan, melt 1 tsp butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and saute until lightly golden brown, about 1 - 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice.
- Let sauce simmer until it has reduced by half (to about 3 Tbsp), about 3 minutes. Stir in butter and honey and whisk until combined, set sauce aside.
- Dab both sides of salmon dry with paper towels, season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a (heavy) 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once oil is shimmering add salmon and cook about 4 minutes on the first side until golden brown on bottom then flip and cook salmon on opposite side until salmon has cooked through, about 2 - 3 minutes longer.
- Plate salmon (leaving oil in pan) and drizzle each serving generously with butter sauce, sprinkle with parsley and garnish with lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 116 mg, Sodium 81 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
PAN SEARED SALMON WITH LEMON GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE
Lemon Garlic Herb Salmon is a deliciously easy salmon recipe, so simple to make, yet so delicious! Crispy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside!
Provided by Karina
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pat dry room temperature salmon filets with paper towel. Season all over with salt, pepper. Squeeze 1-2 teaspoons of lemon juice over each filet, and rub all the flavour in.
- Heat the olive in a large non-stick pan or skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Place salmon filets flesh side down, pressing them lightly so the entire surface of the flesh comes into contact with the pan. Sear, undisturbed, for 3-4 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Flip and sear the other side of each filet for TWO minutes. Add in the butter, chopped garlic, 3 tablespoons of parsley, remaining lemon juice and lemon slices. Stir the butter and garlic around each filet.
- Continue to cook the salmon for a further 1-2 minutes, or until salmon reaches desired doneness. (The butter will begin to brown slightly.) Taste test and season with salt and pepper to your tastes, and add more lemon juice if desired.
- Garnish with the remaining parsley and drizzle the butter over each filet. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 128 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
PAN SEARED SALMON
How to make easy, perfect pan seared salmon. Here are my easy tips you need to cook restaurant-style pan fried salmon at home.
Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated
Categories Dinner Main Course
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Remove the salmon from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for at least 10 minutes. With a paper towel, pat the fillets very dry on both sides.
- Heat the butter and oil in a 12-inch cast iron or heavy stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat until the butter foams and the foam subsides, about 3 minutes. It's important the pan is VERY hot before you add the salmon, or it won't crisp properly.
- Just before adding it to the pan, season the flesh side of the salmon with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
- Carefully place the fillets in the skillet, skin-side up, lowering them down away from you to protect yourself from splatters. Sprinkle the skin side of the salmon with a pinch of kosher salt.
- Let the salmon cook on the first side completely undisturbed until the flesh appears cooked about 3/4 of the way up the fillet, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- With a fish spatula or similar long, wide, flexible spatula, carefully flip the fillets. They should release easily from the pan; if they are sticking, the salmon most likely isn't ready yet. Let cook another 30 seconds or so, then try again.
- Reduce the pan heat to medium. Cook the salmon on the other side for 2 to 4 minutes more, until it is done to your liking (I remove the salmon at 130 degrees for medium). Remove to a plate and let rest 5 minutes. Squeeze lemon over the top and sprinkle with herbs. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 4), Calories 290 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g
PAN-SEARED SALMON WITH DILL SAUCE
This is one of my husband's favorite recipes. Salmon is a go-to for busy nights because it cooks so quickly and goes with so many different flavors. The creamy dill sauce with cucumber tastes light and fresh. -Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salmon with Italian seasoning and salt. Place in skillet, skin side down. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, about 5 minutes on each side. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, cucumber and dill. Serve with salmon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 25g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic exchanges
SEARED SALMON WITH PAN SAUCE
Posting for safe keeping. This is the best salmon I have ever made. Use 4 - 6 oz filets. This is nice over sauteed spinach. Prep time is marinade time.
Provided by Suzy_Q
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 2h15m
Yield 2 filets, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine all marinade ingredients (not butter and oil) in a large dish and whisk. Place filets in the marinade, coating well and cover with plastic wrap. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight or for several hours.
- Heat up a large skillet over medium with the butter and oil. Once melted remove salmon filets form the marinade and place in the skillet, cut side down. Let cook for about 7 minutes. Flip the filets onto the skin side and cook another 5 minutes. Transfer the filets to a plate and with the heat still on, add the leftover marinade to the skillet. Turn the heat to high and let the sauce bubble and reduce, swishing it around occasionally in the pan. When it has thickened to your liking pour over the fish. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.8, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 170.4, Sodium 791.6, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.4, Protein 65
SEARED SALMON WITH BALSAMIC SAUCE
A friend gave me this quick and easy approach to salmon. It has a mildly sweet sauce and is such a hit that I've passed it to other fish fans. -Trish Horton, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle salmon with salt. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Place salmon in skillet, skin side up; cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove from pan; keep warm., In same skillet, combine water, vinegar, lemon juice and brown sugar. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/3 cup, stirring occasionally. Serve salmon with sauce; sprinkle with pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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