Close up image of single salmon fillet after cooking.
Tips for Making Pan Seared
Let salmon rest briefly before cooking so it cooks more evenly.
Preheat the pan and oil, this will help salmon brown better. Don’t add to a cold skillet.
Dab salmon dry before adding to pan, this will give you better browning.
Don’t move salmon as it cooks. Again, better browning.
Don’t over-cook it! Salmon should still look slightly pink in the center.
Serve it with a sauce. Pan seared salmon is great on its own, but a lemon butter sauce like this just takes it to a whole new level of delicious.
