Pan fried salmon fillets are delicious when cooked in butter and sage. Who needs fast food, when this healthy dish is ready in just ten minutes?
This easy dish of pan fried salmon is so simple, and so good.
I love salmon. It seems like people tend to either love strong-tasting fish such as tuna and salmon, or delicate white fish such as cod. Me? I belong to the first group. I adore salmon. Especially thick, fatty salmon steaks.
Although I usually make baked salmon, I have to say that pan fried salmon is so delicious, especially when fried in butter. Although olive oil is good too. And the bonus: this is a very easy meal to prepare, totally suitable for a quick weeknight dinner.
Who needs fast food, when this healthy dish of pan fried salmon fillets is ready in just ten minutes?
How do you cook salmon in a frying pan?
It’s as easy as can be. Melt some butter in a nonstick frying pan. Add the seasoned salmon fillets. Then cook until done, about 3 minutes per side. Scroll down for the detailed recipe card for the full instructions. But really, this is basically the recipe! So easy.
How do I make crispy salmon?
To make sure the skin is nice and crispy, fry the salmon skin side down for about 3 minutes. Turn it to the other side only after you can see (when lifting the edge) that the skin is browned. It’s also important to add enough fat to the frying pan. Butter works well, as does olive oil.
How do you pan fry salmon without skin?
Personally, I love salmon skin. Especially when pan fried and crispy. But if you prefer to cook salmon without skin, simply follow the same instructions, cooking it for about 3 minutes per side.
How to serve pan fried salmon?
It’s such a versatile dish, it goes with anything, really. I often serve it with zucchini gratin, carrot souffle, or broiled tomatoes.
What about leftovers?
If you have leftover pan fried salmon, you can keep the leftovers for 2-3 days in the fridge. But they are not as good as when eaten fresh. I prefer to avoid reheating them. Instead, I crumble them cold over a salad. Sometimes I chop them up and mix with some cream cheese and have that for my lunch the next day.
Pan Fried Salmon Fillets
INGREDIENTS
- 2 (6 oz) salmon fillets, 1-inch thick, bones removed, skin on
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage or rosemary
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
INSTRUCTIONS
- Dry the salmon fillets with paper towels. Sprinkle them with the salt, pepper, garlic powder and sage.
- Heat the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, about 2 minutes.
- Add the salmon fillets, skin side down. Cook until skin is browned and crisp, about 3 minutes.
- Use a spatula to carefully turn the fillets. Cook until browned on the second side and cooked through, 2-3 more minutes. Transfer the salmon to plates and pour the butter from the skillet on top. Serve immediately.
