Cooking an entire salmon can be intimidating for home cooks.Salmon is easy to cook on a stove top.You can either pan fry the salmon or season them.The salmon is pan fried to create a crisp skin.Pan frying salmon is a great way to cook a delicious meal in minutes.
Step 1: Place your pan in the microwave.
The saute pan or skillet should be placed over medium heat.Put a small amount of olive oil in the pan.The salmon can stick to the oil.When you hold your hand above the pan, the warmth will come off of it.You can choose a non-stick skillet or cast iron skillet.The salmon skin can stick to the pan.
Step 2: If necessary, cut your salmon.
The salmon should be cut into fillets.Use a sharp knife to cut the salmon into individual fillets.You need two fillets that weigh 6 ounces to make this recipe.Before cooking salmon, you should remove the pin bones.To remove the bones, feel the sides of the fillets.Pull the thin bones out of the fillets with needle-nosed pliers.
Step 3: Oil and season your fish.
The salmon should be dried with paper towels.The flesh of the salmon should be rubbed with olive oil.The oil should be spread evenly so the fillets are not covered with it.Sprinkle kosher salt over the fillets and then grind a few twists of black pepper over them.The oil will help the salmon cook brown.
Step 4: Try something different.
Add more flavor by using your favorite seasonings.If you don't want a lot of flavor in your salmon, but want it to look better, sprinkle paprika over them.They will be able to make a reddish-brown color as they cook.There is a dry barbecue rub that has Chinese 5-spice.
Step 5: Place your fish in a pan.
Place the salmon skin-side down if you want a crispier skin.If you don't want to serve the skin with the fillet, place it flesh-side down.You should leave the skin on while cooking since it's easier to remove after the salmon is cooked.If you decide to make more than two fillets, make sure you don't crowd the pan since this will lower the temperature.Pan fry them in batches.
Step 6: Attach the salmon to the fish with a spatula.
If you place the salmon skin-down, it will start curling in towards itself during the first minute or two of cooking.Press down on the fish spatula to keep it flat.A fish spatula is a narrow metal spatula.It's strong enough to lift up a delicate piece.
Step 7: You should pan fry your salmon.
It will take about 4 minutes to cook 6 to 8 ounces of salmon.If you have thin fillets, cook them for 2 minutes.Pan frying the large wide sides for 1 1/2 minutes each and 30 seconds on each narrow small side will help if your fillets are thick on one end and thin on the other.It's a good idea to set a timer.The shape and size of the fillets can affect the accuracy of Thermometers.The salmon should not be flipped repeatedly.A good crust will be prevented from developing.
Step 8: Let the salmon rest.
Remove the salmon from the plates and cover it with foil.Allow the salmon to rest for about 5 minutes.This gives the fish a chance to finish cooking.The salmon is still warm.You can chill the salmon before cooking it.This can be used in recipes that call for cooked salmon.You should remove the skin before serving it because it will lose its crispness.