Pan-Seared Salmon

Directions

1. 1
   Rub a little olive oil and salt and pepper on both sides of the salmon.
2. 2
   Heat a medium heavy skillet until almost smoking, and lay in the fillet, skin side down.
3. 3
   Sear over high heat about 2 minutes, then turn and sear the other side 1 1/2 minutes.
4. 4
   Put the skillet in a preheated 350 oven, and let finish cooking for about 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Test by cutting into a piece to see if it is done to your liking.
6. 6
   Dress the salmon with a little butter and lemon juice or a small spoonful of pesto over the portion you are going to eat.
7. 7
   I particularly like salmon with roasted asparagus dressed with a sesame vinaigrette (see page 149), so some of those Asian flavors seep into the fish.
8. 8
   You can use the leftover salmon in so many waysin a corn pancake (page 130), a salad or a sandwich, a rice dish, British Kedgeree (page 174), or perhaps a New England Bouillabaisse (page 91).