How to cook a salmon fillet in a pan?

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Main Dish
Very Easy
10 min
303 Kcal

Salmon is one of the most popular fish, and for good reason; it can be cooked in many ways. Today, we are going to focus on pan-frying, for a salmon fillet that is cooked through and caramelized on the skin.

Ingredients

1
Estimated cost: 2.03€ (2.03€/serving)

Materials

  • 1 skillet or pan

Preparation

Preparation2 min
Cook time8 min
  • Remove the bones from the fish, and season the flesh side with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the skillet over high heat and add the olive oil.
  • Place your salmon fillet in the pan skin side down for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Then lower the heat to medium and cover until the fish is translucent; this will depend on the thickness of your salmon fillet, so count between 5 and 10 minutes.
  • And there you are! Your salmon fillet is ready to be enjoyed.

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FAQ ❓

What is the best side to accompany salmon?

Salmon is a fish that pairs perfectly with starchy foods such as basmati rice, quinoa, or bulgur. For vegetables, you can opt for leeks, spinach, or even asparagus.
Cooking in a pan allows you to achieve a caramelized side on the skin and tender, pink flesh inside, but be careful not to overcook it, as it could dry out quickly!
You can add a squeeze of lemon juice, as well as herbs such as dill, chives, or even basil. For more indulgence, you can incorporate cream 2 minutes before the end of cooking.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 303Kcal
  • Carbo: 0g
  • Total fat: 24.8g
  • Saturated fat: 3.9g
  • Proteins: 19.9g
  • Fibers: 0g
  • Sugar: 0g
  • ProPoints: 8
  • SmartPoints: 8
Nutritional information for 1 serving (116g)
Gluten free

Cookware

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Attributes

Keep refrigerated
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