Pan-fried salmon is a quick and easy meal that can be whipped up in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for those busy weeknight dinners. Unfortunately, its often baked to death with minimal seasoning and presented as a healthy meal. While this recipe certainly fits into our opinion of a wholesome diet, theres nothing bland about it. Cooked and served with a flavor-packed lemon, butter, garlic, and thyme sauce, its easy to forget that this dish is as nutritious as it is appetizing.
Basing this dish on Gordon Ramseys simple salmon recipe, Jaime Shelbert from Wholly Nourished has thrown in a zesty punch of lemon and some spice to give some added zip. Thanks to tips from Chef Ramsey, the flavor is maximized and the texture of the fish is flaky and tender — synonymous with perfectly cooked salmon. Youll be able to use these easy techniques to significantly improve the caliber of all your future salmon recipes. So pull on your apron and maybe a chefs hat, and bring your appetite, because you will want to polish off this salmon dish the second its ready.
Add salmon, skin side down, press down with a spatula. Cook for 2 mins, flip & cook for another 2 mins. Flip again, reduce the heat to low & add butter, garlic & thyme. Baste for 4 mins.
Add the butter, garlic, and fresh thyme to the pan with the fish
Flip the fish once more so that the skin is facing down again. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter, half of the sliced garlic, and the sprigs of thyme to the pan with the fish. Decrease the heat to medium low, allowing the fish to cook for another five minutes until finished.
Keep a careful eye on the salmon to avoid overcooking it. By properly pan-frying the skin, youll be left with a nice, crispy exterior that youll be hard-pressed to throw out.
Test the doneness by poking a sharp knife into the thickest part of the filet — it should flake easily.
Season the fish and add it to a heated pan with oil
Seasoning should be done prior to adding the salmon to the pan in order for it to properly absorb everything. Sprinkle the salt, ground pepper, and cayenne pepper on both sides of the fish, rubbing it in for maximum flavor. Then heat a skillet on medium heat — make sure to choose one that will fit the whole fillet flat in the pan. When the pan is hot, add the olive oil and let it spread across the surface.
Place the salmon skin side down on the pan to avoid damaging the delicate flesh. Youll hear a sizzle to signal that the pan is hot enough. Using a spatula, gently press the fish down so that the skin lies flat on the bottom of the pan. This will contribute to making the skin extra crispy and tasty, and keep the fish from buckling up. Cook the salmon skin side down for two minutes, then flip and cook the other side for one to two minutes until it has browned.
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FAQ
Is it better to bake or fry salmon fillets?
How does Bobby Flay cook salmon?
How is salmon traditionally cooked?
How long does Gordon Ramsay bake salmon?
Gordon Ramsay’s Baked Salmon Recipe is a culinary masterpiece that combines zesty lemon and garlic for a quick, savory feast that is done in 25 minutes! Get the oven preheated at 400 degrees and grease a large baking pan. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper before placing them on the baking sheet.
What are the benefits of smoked salmon over raw salmon?
It actually has the same characteristics as raw salmon, being relatively low in calories, it is an excellent source of protein, good fat and several vitamins and minerals. The smoking process just adds an aroma.
Does Gordon Ramsey cook salmon with thyme & garlic butter?
Gordon Ramsey can cook up quite the salmon, and we love his thyme and garlic butter version. All the same, we can’t get enough of Jaime Shelbert’s twist on his recipe. Jaime included lemon juice and zest to add an aromatic component of citrus oils to the fish.
How long does it take to cook salmon?
With the salmon’s thickness taken into account, around two to three minutes on the skin side should suffice to start the crisping process. Perfect poultry mastery: Unlock the secrets of perfect poultry with Gordon Ramsay’s Guide to Making the Perfect Brick Chicken. The residual heat plays a crucial role in achieving perfectly cooked salmon.