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Pan-Seared Salmon

From a video by Epicurious · Recipe by Frank Proto · 6 min watch

A professional technique for achieving crispy salmon skin and a juicy, tender interior.

Main DishAmerican
Pan-Seared Salmon
Source video — Epicurious on YouTube
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Total time
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Servings
1 serving
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Ingredients

Ingredients scaled to 1 serving
  • salmon fillet
  • cooking oil
  • salt
  • black pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1
    Place a pan over medium-high heat and add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
  2. Step 2
    Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
  3. Step 3
    Pat the skin side of the salmon dry with a paper towel to ensure crispy skin.
  4. Step 4
    Place the salmon in the pan skin-side down, laying it away from you to avoid oil splashes. Let it cook undisturbed until the skin is crispy and the fish releases from the pan.
  5. Step 5
    Turn the salmon over using tongs. Lower the heat and cook on the flesh side until the center is rosy pink and juicy.
  6. Step 6
    Remove the salmon from the pan and let it rest on a rack, skin-side up, to maintain crispiness.