Pan Seared Salmon With Lemon Garlic Spinach Recipes

PAN-SEARED SALMON WITH LEMON GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Use the top of a knife (the spine) to remove the scales from the fillet if still intact. Run the knife a 45-degree angle against the skin to pop the scales off and discard.
• Cut the salmon into 4 even-sized fillets, about 2-inch wide, and 6 ounces in weight, if not already portioned.
• Thoroughly dry both sides of the salmon and skin with paper towels.
• Right before cooking, season both sides of the salmon with salt and pepper.
• Heat a 12-inch stainless steel, cast iron, or nonstick pan over medium heat until hot, about 2 minutes. Add the olive oil, then turn the heat to medium-high. Once the oil begins to shimmer, about 1 to 2 minutes, carefully add the salmon, skin-side down, one at a time. Using the back of a spatula, immediately press the fish down into the pan for about 10 seconds. This will help reduce the buckling of the skin. Add the remaining fillets to the pan, pressing each one down before adding the next piece. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook the salmon, occasionally pressing down on the flesh, until the skin is brown and crispy, and easily releases from the pan, about 5 to 6 minutes. The salmon will be about 75 to 80% cooked through.
• Use tongs to carefully flip the salmon over. Gently press the surface to make direct contact with the pan, do not move the fillets. Cook until the surface is golden brown, the edges are opaque, and the center is slightly translucent, about 1 to 2 minutes. The internal temperature should read 120°F (49°C) for medium-rare, or 130°F (54°C) for medium.
• Transfer the salmon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess grease. Do not discard the pan.
• Use a boning knife to carefully remove the skin from the salmon if still intact. Cut the salmon into 4 even-sized fillets, about 2-inch wide, and 6 ounces in weight, if not already portioned.
• Thoroughly dry the surface of the salmon and skin with paper towels.
• Right before cooking, season both sides of the salmon with salt and pepper.
• Heat a 12-inch stainless steel, cast iron, or nonstick pan over medium heat until hot, about 2 minutes. Add the olive oil, then turn the heat to medium-high. Once the oil begins to shimmer, about 1 to 2 minutes, carefully add the salmon one at a time, flesh side down. Using the back of a spatula, immediately press the fish down into the pan for about 10 seconds. Add the remaining fillets to the pan, pressing each one down before adding the next piece. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook the salmon, occasionally pressing down on the flesh, until the surface is golden brown, crispy, and easily releases from the pan, about 4 to 5 minutes. The salmon will be about 75 to 80% cooked through.
• Using tongs, carefully flip the salmon over. Gently press the surface to make direct contact with the pan, do not move the fillets. Cook until the edges are opaque, and the center is slightly translucent, about 1 to 2 minutes. The internal temperature should read 120°F (49°C) for medium-rare, or 130°F (54°C) for medium.
• Transfer the salmon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess grease. Do not discard the pan.
• Heat the same pan used to cook the salmon over medium heat. Add the garlic and lemon zest, saute for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the lemon juice, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Stir and cook for 1 minute. Turn off the heat. Whisk in the butter until a lightly thickened emulsion is formed.
• Add the salmon back to the pan, garnish with dill leaves, parsley, and then drizzle with the lemon garlic sauce. Serve salmon with lemon wedges.

PAN SEARED SALMON WITH A CREAMY LEMON DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium sized skillet heat the olive oil over medium low heat. Salt and pepper the salmon and add to the skillet skin sized down. Heat for about 5 minutes and flip with a spatula the salmon to the other side and cook for another 5 minutes until the salmon is brown and center is slightly pink. Remove salmon and set aside on a plate.
• Add the garlic to the pan and cook until tender. Add the heavy cream, chicken broth, and lemon juice. In a small bowl whisk together cornstarch and water. Add to the sauce. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
• Add the salmon back to the skillet and heat through. Add fresh dill to the sauce and serve.

CRISPY PAN SEARED SALMON

Steps:

• Pat salmon dry on both sides and sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper.
• Make seasoning mix & season salmon. In small bowl, mix together the dry oregano, garlic powder and paprika. Season the flesh side of the fish with this spice mixture.
• Sear the Salmon. In a large cast iron skillet, heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add one salmon fillet, skin-side down, and press the top with the back of a fish spatula for about 10 seconds (this prevents the skin from curling up.) Add the remaining salmon fillets, one at a time, pressing each with the spatula for 10 seconds. Cook for about 4 minutes. If skin resists lifting (or if it's sticking to the pan), allow the fish to cook for a little bit longer until you are able to lift up easily (no more than 6 minutes in total). Using the spatula and a fork to assist in flipping, flip the fish to the flesh side to cook for about 15 seconds or so. ( Salmon is ready when it registers 110°F (43°C) in the very center for rare, 120°F (49°C) for medium-rare, or 130°F (54°C) for medium, 5 to 7 minutes total.)
• Remove salmon from heat and immediately add lemon juice and lemon zest.
• Make arugula salad. In a bowl, add the baby arugula. Season with salt and add juice of ½ lemon and extra virgin olive oil. Toss to combine.
• Serve salmon with arugula salad (or any of the sides or salads suggested in the post). Enjoy!

PAN SEARED SALMON WITH LEMON GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Pat dry room temperature salmon filets with paper towel. Season all over with salt, pepper. Squeeze 1-2 teaspoons of lemon juice over each filet, and rub all the flavour in.
• Heat the olive in a large non-stick pan or skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Place salmon filets flesh side down, pressing them lightly so the entire surface of the flesh comes into contact with the pan. Sear, undisturbed, for 3-4 minutes until crispy and golden.
• Flip and sear the other side of each filet for TWO minutes. Add in the butter, chopped garlic, 3 tablespoons of parsley, remaining lemon juice and lemon slices. Stir the butter and garlic around each filet.
• Continue to cook the salmon for a further 1-2 minutes, or until salmon reaches desired doneness. (The butter will begin to brown slightly.) Taste test and season with salt and pepper to your tastes, and add more lemon juice if desired.
• Garnish with the remaining parsley and drizzle the butter over each filet. Serve immediately.

CREAMY PAN SEARED SALMON WITH TOMATOES AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper and transfer to the skillet, skin-side up.
• Cook for about 7 to 8 minutes, or until browned and cooked about three quarters of the way through.
• Flip over and cook for 2 more minutes more; remove from skillet and set aside.
• Add butter to skillet and melt over medium heat.
• Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Add cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
• Continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until tomatoes begin to soften.
• Stir in spinach and cook for 1 minute, or until spinach is beginning to wilt.
• Stir in evaporated milk, parmesan cheese, basil, and parsley; bring to a simmer.
• Reduce heat to low and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add salmon back to skillet and continue to cook for 3 minutes, or until salmon is heated through.
• Remove from heat.
• Spoon sauce over each fillet and serve.

CREAMY SPINACH STUFFED SALMON

Steps:

• Place each salmon fillet on a flat surface. Season both sides with salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil and lemon juice. Cut a slit or pocket about 3/4 quarter of the way through, being careful not to cut all the way.
• Squeeze excess liquid out of the spinach discard liquid. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the spinach, cream cheese, parmesan cheese and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
• Fill salmon 'pockets' with 1-2 tablespoons of the spinach dip, spreading evenly with the back of the spoon.

PAN SEARED LEMON-SOY SALMON

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, soy sauce and fish sauce.
• Put the salmon in a shallow bowl or baking dish and pour lemon-soy mixture over fillets.
• Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Turn salmon over and refrigerate for another 15 minutes.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and reduce the heat to medium.
• Cook through until well browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.

PAN SEARED SALMON

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper to taste.
• Place the salmon fillets, skin side up, in the pan. Cook undisturbed for 5 minutes, or until a golden brown crust forms.
• Carefully flip the salmon and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes or until fish is opaque and easily flakes.
• Remove the salmon from the pan. Add the butter to the pan and melt.
• Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
• Place the salmon back in the pan. Spoon the sauce over the top.
• Sprinkle the parsley over the salmon, then serve.