Gordon Ramsay Pan Fried Salmon Recipe
The Gordon Ramsay Pan Fried Salmon Recipe brings restaurant-quality cooking to your home kitchen.
Equipment
- Large non-stick or stainless steel pan
- Fish spatula or wide turner
- Paper towels
- Tongs
- Small bowl for seasoning
- Plate for serving
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each, skin-on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in pan over medium-high heat.
- Place salmon skin-side up in hot pan.
- Cook for 4 minutes without moving the fish.
- Flip salmon carefully using fish spatula or turner.
- Add butter, garlic, and thyme to the pan.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, basting with melted butter.
- Check internal temperature reaches 145°F for doneness.
- Remove from heat and let rest briefly.
Notes
- Use room temperature salmon Remove fish from refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking for even heating.
- Don't move the fish too early Let it develop a proper crust before flipping.
- Choose quality salmon Fresh, wild-caught salmon works best for this recipe.
- Control the heat Medium-high heat prevents burning while ensuring proper cooking.
- Baste for flavor Spooning butter over fish adds richness and prevents drying.