Ina Garten Seared Salmon Recipe
Try this Ina Garten Seared Salmon Recipe. It is fast and tasty. You will love how easy it is.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets 6 ounces each.
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- 1 tablespoon of Kosher salt.
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
- 1 fresh lemon cut into wedges.
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
Instructions
Prep the Fish
- Dry the salmon with paper towels. Wet fish will not get crispy. This is a very important step.
Season the Fillets
- Sprinkle salt on both sides. Add black pepper to the top. Do this right before cooking.
Heat the Pan
- Put olive oil in the skillet. Turn the heat to medium-high. Wait until the oil is shimmering.
Sear the First Side
- Place salmon in the pan. Put the skin side down first. Press it down gently with a spatula.
Let it Cook
- Do not move the fish yet. Let it cook for five minutes. This creates a brown crust.
Flip the Salmon
- Flip the fillets over carefully. Use a wide fish spatula. The skin should look very crispy.
Add Butter
- Drop butter into the hot pan. Let it melt around the fish. This adds a rich flavor.
Finish Cooking
- Cook for three more minutes. The middle should be slightly pink. Do not overcook the fish.
Rest and Serve
- Remove the fish from the pan. Let it rest for two minutes. Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top.
Notes
- Always use fresh salmon fillets.
- Make sure the pan is very hot.
- Pat the fish completely dry first.
- Do not crowd the skillet.
- Use a cast-iron pan if possible.
- Leave the skin on for flavor.
- Let the fish reach room temperature.
- Season the fish very generously.
- Use high-quality olive oil.
- Add fresh herbs like dill or parsley.