Gordon Ramsay Salmon Recipe
This Gordon Ramsay Salmon Recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen.
Equipment
- Large non-stick or stainless steel pan
- Fish spatula or thin metal spatula
- Paper towels
- Tongs
- Meat thermometer (optional)
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each, skin-on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 lemon juiced
- Fresh thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Remove salmon from refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking.
- Pat fish completely dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in large pan over high heat.
- Place salmon skin-side up in hot pan.
- Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until golden.
- Flip carefully using fish spatula.
- Add butter, garlic, and thyme to pan.
- Baste salmon with flavored butter for 2 minutes.
- Squeeze lemon juice over fish before serving.
Notes
- Dry the fish thoroughly Moisture prevents proper searing and crispy skin formation.
- Don't move the salmon Let it sear undisturbed for perfect crust development.
- Use high heat Hot pan ensures proper caramelization and texture.
- Check doneness Internal temperature should reach 145°F for food safety.
- Rest before serving Allow 2-3 minutes for juices to redistribute evenly.