Pan-fried Salmon

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Show: How To Boil WaterEpisode: Fish Tales

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Cook Time:
7 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 10 min
Cook: 7 min
Total:: 27 min

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Ingredients

4 (5-ounce) center-cut salmon fillets (about 1-inch-thick), skin on or off
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Serving suggestions: honey mustard, horseradish mashed potatoes, mesclun greens

Directions

Bring the salmon to room temperature 10 minutes before cooking.

Warm a large nonstick skillet with oil over medium-low heat. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Raise the heat to medium-high. Place the salmon, skin-side up in the pan. Cook until golden brown on 1 side, about 4 minutes. Turn the fish over with a spatula, and cook until it feels firm to the touch and the skin is crisp if desired, about 3 minutes more.

The skin can be served or removed easily with a knife or spoon.

Transfer to a plate and serve as desired.

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null null, null 08-19-2009
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Easy and delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'm a horrible cook but I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. Many thanks!
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Jennifer Madison, WI 07-14-2009
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Oh My Goodness
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is by far the best salmon I have eaten. Who knew minimal work resulted in maximum flavor. The fish was moist,... flavorful, and had an amazing crust on it. I know the leftovers will be as good. Thanks for the great recipe.Read more
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Matthew Lexington, KY 06-27-2009
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Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've not prepared salmon using this method before and I was delighted with how it tasted. Thank you!
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Tara Mt Morris, NY 07-16-2008
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perfect!
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This came out perfect! Thank you!
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jose san bernardino, CA 02-18-2008
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good!!!!!
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This is a great receipe...
recipe Pan-fried Salmon
Tammi Kerrville, TX 12-31-2007
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Excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have prepared salmon so many different ways and it always seems to be on the rare side for my taste. This is perfect for... my family. We all have different tastes. It was simple, quick and easy. I'll makes salmon like this from now on!Read more