Pan-fried Salmon

Name: Pan-fried Salmon
Ingredients: 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; Serving suggestions: honey mustard, horseradish mashed potatoes, mesclun greens

4 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

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
Serving suggestions: honey mustard, horseradish mashed potatoes, mesclun greens

Directions

1

Bring the salmon to room temperature 10 minutes before cooking.
2

Warm a large nonstick skillet with oil over medium-low heat.
3

Season the fish with salt and pepper.
4

Raise the heat to medium-high.
5

Place the salmon, skin-side up in the pan.
6

Cook until golden brown on 1 side, about 4 minutes.
7

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.
8

The skin can be served or removed easily with a knife or spoon.
9

Transfer to a plate and serve as desired.