Restaurant-Style Pan Seared Salmon

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Total Time

15 Minutes

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

10 Minutes

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(273)

Ingredients

4 servings

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, 1¼ in thick (skin can be removed or left on)

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Step 1

Season the salmon with the salt and a few grinds of pepper.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering.

Step 3

Cook the salmon, without moving, skin side up, until golden and crisp, about 4 minutes.

Step 4

Carefully flip the fillets and reduce the heat to medium.

Step 5

Continue cooking until done to your liking, 4 to 5 minutes more.

Step 6

Transfer to a platter and serve.

Chef’s notes

The key to perfect pan-seared salmon lies in choosing the right size fillets, seasoning them well, and allowing them to cook undisturbed.

Letting the fish sear untouched in hot oil creates a lovely, flavorful, and golden crust.

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