How to Cook Salmon in a Pan (Like a Restaurant)
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
241 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
How to Cook Salmon in a Pan (Like a Restaurant)
Description
To cook salmon in a pan like a restaurant, season the fillets lightly with salt and pepper. Heat a frying pan with coconut oil or an oil of choice until hot, then place the salmon skin side up to start. Cook without moving until you see a distinct line showing the salmon is half cooked through, typically 7 to 10 minutes.
Flip the salmon fillets skin side down and immediately turn off the heat. Cover the pan and let the salmon steam for 10 minutes to reach medium doneness. This method ensures a crispy skin without overcooking the interior. For a medium-well result, extend steaming by 2 to 3 minutes.
The texture is tender and moist on the inside with a slight crisp on the surface. Using a skin side down finish helps protect the delicate flesh while adding flavor. This method is straightforward and relies on attentive timing.
Note that nutrition values may vary depending on portion sizes and ingredients used. Using different oils or seasoning can alter the flavor profile and texture.
Ingredients
- salmon 6-8oz each, filets
- coconut oil or cooking oil of your choice
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Lightly salt and pepper salmon filets.
- Place salmon filets skin side up on a frying pan lightly coated with coconut oil (or cooking oil of your choice). Make sure pan is hot before adding oil.
- Once salmon is cooked halfway through, flip so skin side is facing down. (You will see a distinct line in the middle of the filet when it's time to flip (about 7-10 minutes).
- Turn off heat, cover, and let steam ten minutes for medium doneness. (If you like your salmon medium-well, add 2-3 extra minutes).
Notes
- Use a hot pan and oil to properly sear the salmon and achieve a crisp surface.
- Look for the distinct opaque line in the salmon fillet to know when to flip it for even cooking.
- Cover and steam the salmon off heat to ensure gentle, even doneness and prevent drying out.
- Adjust steaming time by a few minutes to reach desired doneness, such as medium-well.
- Nutrition values are estimates and can vary based on ingredients and quantities used.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 833mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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