Basic Seared Salmon Fillet Recipe

1. 1

   Heat the oil a medium frying pan over high heat until shimmering (there should be a thin coating of oil over the entire surface of the panadd more if needed).

2. 2

   Meanwhile, pat the salmon dry with paper towels and generously season both sides with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Lay the salmon skin-side down in the pan and reduce the heat to medium low.

4. 4

   Do not move the fish.

5. 5

   Cook, undisturbed, until the skin is deeply browned and crispy and the salmon is cooked about three-quarters of the way through, about 7 minutes (the salmon should easily release from the pan; if it doesnt, let it cook a minute more).

6. 6

   Using a flat metal spatula or fish spatula, flip the salmon and cook until its just barely opaque in the center, about 3 minutes more.

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   Serve immediately, skin-side up.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.