How To Make Perfectly Seared Salmon Recipes

HOW TO MAKE PERFECTLY SEARED SALMON

Steps:

• Remove the salmon from the refrigerator and let it rest for 15-20 minutes to bring it to room temperature.
• Pat it down with paper towel on all sides to remove moisture.
• Place it on a cutting board, skin-side up. Using the blade of a knife, scrape it up and down the skin to remove the scales (which will flake off). The scales have a bit of shimmer to them so you can tell if there were any left behind.
• Sprinkle salt on each side and let it sit for a couple minutes.
• Lightly give the fish one more pat down with paper towel to remove any moisture that the salt brought to the surface.
• While the fish is sitting with the salt on it, place oil in the pan to cover the bottom of it and heat over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers. You can test it by adding a drop or two of water. IF the oil sizzles it's ready. If not wait another minute and try again.
• Add the salmon fillets one at a time, skin side down, directing them away from you. Press down on each piece of fish with the spatula for 10-20 seconds to ensure even searing.
• Allow the fish to cook most of the way like this, around 4 minutes. You'll be able to see the side of the fish begin to change color, starting at the bottom. When you go to turn it, you'll know it's ready to turn because it doesn't stick. If you find that it's sticking, wait another minute before trying again.
• Once it's flipped cook another 30 seconds-1 minutes to an internal temperature of 145 degrees(you can also go a little less if you want it to be more "medium" which is still safe to eat).
• Remove the salmon from the pan. Sprinkle with some black pepper if you want and plenty of fresh lemon juice. Serve immediately.

PAN SEARED SALMON RECIPE

Steps:

• If your salmon fillets are not descaled, use a knife to gently scrape off the scales.
• In a small bowl, mash together the butter, lemon juice, garlic, dill, and parsley. Set aside.
• Use paper towels to pat the salmon fillets completely dry - this will ensure even browning.
• Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes, until shimmering and hot. (You can test that it's hot enough by adding a drop of water to the pan; if it sizzles, the pan is ready.)
• Once the pan is hot, right before you are ready to sear the salmon, season both sides with sea salt and black pepper.
• Add the fish fillets to the pan in a single layer, skin side down. Use a fish spatula to press down on top of each fillet for the first 10 seconds immediately after adding it to the pan, to prevent curling. Sear, without moving, for 5-6 minutes, until the salmon is 80-90% opaque; only the top will be not quite done.
• Use the fish spatula to flip the salmon fillets. Working quickly, immediately add the herb butter mixture to the pan near (but not on top of) the salmon. Cook the salmon for about 1 minute, stirring the butter around the salmon as it melts, but without moving the salmon, until the seared salmon internal temperature reaches your desired doneness: 125 degrees F (51 degrees C) for medium rare, 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium, or 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for well done.
• Flip salmon over and spoon the lemon butter sauce over it. Remove from the pan immediately to avoid overcooking.

PERFECT PAN-SEARED SALMON

Steps:

• Place the salmon fillets between paper towels and press gently to dry surfaces thoroughly. Place the fillets on a dish and season generously on all sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high then add the olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add a salmon fillet, skin side down. To the side of the skillet, add the two lemon halves (cut side down) and reduce the heat to medium. Using a flexible fish spatula, gently press the salmon firmly in place for 10 seconds or so, to prevent the skin from buckling. Repeat this process with the second fillet of salmon. This ensures that the skin makes good contact with the pan and starts to crisp.
• Continue to cook, pressing gently on the back of the salmon fillets occasionally. Once the skin becomes crispy and the fish is mostly opaque, the fillets should easily release from the pan (this should be about 4 more minutes, depending on the thickness.) Turn the fillets over and cook for another minute or so, until the fish is completely opaque. The internal temperature should register 130°F for medium, (about 7 minutes total) or 140°F for a well-done fillet of fish (a minute longer).
• Transfer the fish to a platter and sprinkle some parsley over the fillets. Serve with a simple salad and the caramelized lemon halves. Squeeze some lemon juice over the salmon and enjoy!

PAN SEARED SALMON I

Steps:

• Preheat a large heavy skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes.
• Coat salmon with olive oil. Place in skillet, and increase heat to high. Cook for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with capers, and salt and pepper. Turn salmon over, and cook for 5 minutes, or until browned. Salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
• Transfer salmon to individual plates, and garnish with lemon slices.

PAN-SEARED CRISPY SALMON

Steps:

• 1. Season the fish on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a saute pan. Place the salmon, skin-side down, in the pan and cook (without moving the fish) until the skin is crispy, about 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat, turn the salmon, and continue to cook for another 3 to 4 minutes.
• 2. Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon oil in another saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, shallots, and leek; saute for 3 to 5 minutes until the leak begins to soften.
• 3. Add the cannellini beans and the wine; bring to a gentle simmer. Add the butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper.