How To Cook Perfect Salmon Pan
Place a 10 to 12 inch saute pan or skillet over medium heat.
How to cook perfect salmon pan. Use a fish or flat spatula to flip the salmon fillets turning the fish away from you to prevent any oil splatter. Drizzle a teaspoon of olive oil in the pan. Carefully flip the fillets and reduce the heat to medium.
Remove the salmon from the pan. Flip the fillets and cook for a few additional minutes. Heat the oil in a 12 inch nonstick skillet over medium high heat until hot and shimmering.
Cook the salmon without moving skin side up until golden and crisp about 4 minutes. Season the salmon with the salt and a few grinds of pepper. The oil can keep the salmon from sticking.
Cook for 2 minutes more for thicker fillets and 1 to 2 minutes more for thinner fillets.