Pan-Seared Salmon

Cooking StepsHow to cook Pan-Seared Salmon step by step

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1

   Cut the salmon into portions, sprinkle with a little salt and let it sit for a while.

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2. 
   Step 2

   Use a cast iron pan to sear — very convenient. Do NOT add oil, do NOT add oil, do NOT add oil! The salmon will release plenty of its own oil. (The oil in the photo is from when I pan-seared salmon that morning — the fish releases a lot of oil.) Start with the skin side down first, then flip to sear the flesh side.

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3. 
   Step 3

   No need to flip too often. Once you see plenty of oil being released, flip to the other side. Sear over low heat — when the flesh turns a deeper color, it’s about done.

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4. 
   Step 4

   Cut some lemon and squeeze the juice over the seared salmon. Done!

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5. 
   Step 5

   Used the oil rendered from the salmon to make vegetable pancakes.

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6. 
   Step 6

   Paired with vegetable soup — a lovely meal.

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7. 
   Step 7

   The goodness of salmon speaks for itself.

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