How to cook a salmon fillet in a pan?
Salmon is one of the most popular fish, and for good reason, it can be cooked in many ways. Today, we are going to cook it in a pan, for a salmon fillet cooked through and caramelized on the skin.
Ingredients
Materials
- 1 skillet or pan
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Preparation
- Remove the bones from the fish, salt and pepper the flesh side.
- Preheat the skillet over high heat and add the olive oil.
- Put your salmon fillet in the pan skin side down for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Then lower the heat (medium) and cover until the fish is translucent, this will depend on the thickness of your salmon steak, count between 5 and 10 minutes.
- There you are, your salmon fillet is ready !
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Questions
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Observations
What is the best side to accompany salmon?
Salmon is a fish that goes perfectly with starchy foods such as basmati rice, quinoa or bulgur. For vegetables, you can opt for leeks, spinach or even asparagus.
What are the benefits of frying?
Cooking in a pan allows you to have a caramelized side on the skin and a tender and pink flesh inside, but be careful not to cook it too long, it could dry out quickly!
What is the best topping for salmon?
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
- Carbo: 0g
- Total fat: 21.3g
- Saturated fat: 3.5g
- Proteins: 19.9g
- Fibers: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
- ProPoints: 7
- SmartPoints: 7
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