Restaurant-Style Pan-Seared Salmon
Pan-fried salmon made like this is really delicious. It is original in taste and extremely healthy. The meat is tender and juicy. The method is simple and nutritious. Both children and adults love it very much. Sisters who like it should try it quickly!
Why I love this recipe
This pan-fried salmon has a golden and crispy surface and is just cooked in the middle. It is one of the most commonly used recipes when I am busy in the kitchen. It is not only fast but also very delicate to make.
Secondly, the key to frying perfect salmon lies in choosing fish fillets of appropriate size, seasoning well and letting it stand for cooking. This technique, especially letting the salmon stand in hot oil, can ensure that the fish skin is golden and bring the dish to restaurant level.
Ingredients Needed and Substitutions:
Main ingredients
Salmon: One of the main raw materials, rich in high-quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
Accessories
Lemon: Has a strong sour taste and special aroma, helping to eliminate the fishy smell of salmon.
Ginger and garlic: Have the effect of removing fishy smell and enhancing fragrance, helping to increase the flavor of salmon.
Seasonings
Light soy sauce: Used for coloring and enhancing the saltiness of salmon.
Pepper and salt: Increase the spicy taste and enhance the aroma.
Honey: The taste is sweet and greasy, helping to combine all seasonings and moderate the salty and fragrant taste of salmon.
Substitutes:
Lemon: Can be replaced by vinegar or lime.
Ginger: Can be replaced by ginger powder.
Garlic: Can be replaced by onion or scallion white.
Light soy sauce: Can be replaced by fish sauce and salt.
Pepper: Can be replaced by white pepper.
Honey: Can be replaced by sugar or maple syrup.
Can salmon skin be eaten?
Sure. Salmon skin can be eaten. The reason why some people say that salmon skin cannot be eaten or they don't want to eat it is mainly because many cooking methods will make salmon skin soft, thus resulting in a worse taste of salmon.
But the salmon skin in this recipe is very crispy. It tastes like eating roasted chicken skin. The taste is really good.
Tips for Success
Choose fresh ingredients
If you want pan-fried salmon to taste good, then choosing fresh ingredients is very important. When choosing salmon, pay attention to choosing fresh and good-quality ones.
Score salmon
When processing salmon, it is necessary to score the back of salmon. This step facilitates the sauce to penetrate into the salmon meat and makes salmon better absorb the sauce.
Marinate salmon
When marinating salmon, you can use light soy sauce, pepper, minced ginger, minced garlic and other ingredients for marinating. At the same time, you can use honey to adjust the taste of the sauce. During the marinating process, spread the sauce evenly on the salmon to ensure that the salmon is fully flavored.
Control the heat
When frying salmon, you must pay attention to controlling the heat. You need to choose medium-low heat for frying to ensure that the surface of salmon is fully cooked and avoid the salmon from getting burnt due to too high heat. Frying for about 1-2 minutes on each side is fine. This can not only cook the salmon but also maintain the tender taste of salmon.
INGREDIENTS
Main Ingredients
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·300g salmon
Accessories
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·1 lemon
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·10g ginger
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·10g garlic
Seasonings
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·5g (one spoon) pepper
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·1g salt
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·10g (half a spoon) honey
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·40ml olive oil
COOKING STEP
Step 1
Ingredient processing:
Wash lemon, ginger and garlic separately and mince them. Take 15g of lemon for reserve. Score evenly on the back of salmon, with a depth of one-third of its thickness.
Step 2
Make sauce and marinate:
Mix 15ml light soy sauce, 5g pepper, 10g minced ginger, 10g minced garlic, 1g salt and 10g honey to make a sauce. Pour it on the salmon and spread it evenly. Marinate for 20 minutes.
Step 3
Frying process:
Pour 40ml olive oil into the pan. Heat it over medium heat and then put the marinated salmon in. Fry one side with medium-low heat for about 1 and a half minutes until the surface is golden and slightly elastic. Turn it over and fry for about 1 and a half minutes until it is eight minutes cooked.
Step 4
Final flavor enhancement:
When the salmon is eight minutes cooked, pour in the remaining marinade to make it fully absorb the taste. Finally, sprinkle 15g lemon zest and plate.
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Serving Suggestions
Recommended combinations
Roasted vegetables: Pan-fried salmon has a relatively strong taste and can be eaten with some light foods. It can help balance the greasy taste of salmon and provide rich vitamins and minerals.
Fresh salad: Pan-fried salmon can also be eaten with salad. It is made with fresh vegetables such as broccoli, lettuce leaves, tomatoes and cucumbers. Season with homemade yogurt sauce or lemon juice. Paired with pan-fried salmon, it has a refreshing taste.
Mashed potatoes: Pan-fried salmon can also be paired with mashed potatoes. The soft taste of potatoes and the tenderness of salmon complement each other and are common pairing choices.
Serving suggestions
Eat in moderation: Although pan-fried salmon is delicious, you need to pay attention to the amount to avoid overeating and increasing the burden on your own gastrointestinal tract, resulting in excessive calorie intake or indigestion.
FAQs:
When frying salmon, make sure to fully absorb the moisture on the salmon before frying. When turning it over, operate carefully. Use a spatula to turn it over gently. Or sprinkle a little flour or starch on the surface of the salmon first to increase its structural stability.
If you like salmon that is a little raw, you can fry it until it is cooked on the outside while keeping the inside orange-red. The taste will be more tender.
Before cooking, fully absorb the moisture on the salmon with kitchen paper. And use enough heat during cooking to quickly solidify the surface of salmon, thus reducing the seepage of moisture.
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