🐟✨ Pan-seared Salmon Complete Guide🍋🥗

Hello all you cooking enthusiasts~ This time I’d like to introduce you to a simple yet sophisticated dish: Pan-seared Salmon ! 🔥

Salmon is naturally rich in fat and tender. After searing, the skin becomes crispy, while the flesh remains tender and juicy. It's truly delicious. This dish is not only perfect as a main course, but is also a boon for those seeking to lose weight or maintain a healthy body. Its high protein content and omega-3s can also enhance your skin's appearance.

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🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

• 2-3 salmon fillets (about 180-200g each, preferably with skin)
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper 🌑 to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil🫒
• 20g butter 🧈
• 2 cloves of garlic (crushed)🧄
• Half a lemon🍋 (cut into corners and use for drizzling juice after finishing)
• A little fresh herbs (such as thyme or rosemary)

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👩🍳 Detailed cooking process

1. Processing salmon

• Pat the fish dry with kitchen paper (the skin should be dry so that it can be crispy when fried).
• Sprinkle the fish with salt and black pepper, massage gently, and let it sit for 5–10 minutes.

2. Preheat the wok

• Turn on medium-high heat, add a little olive oil and wait until the oil is hot enough to smoke slightly. 🔥
• Remember to use a hot wok and cold oil. Don't put the fish in before the wok is hot enough, otherwise it will stick to the bottom.

3. Fry the fish skin side up

• Place the salmon skin side down in the wok and press it down gently with a spatula to prevent the skin from curling up.
• Keep the heat at medium and fry for about 4–5 minutes, until the fish skin is golden brown and crispy.

4. Flip the fish over and fry

• Carefully flip the fish over and fry the flesh side for about 2–3 minutes.
• Add butter, garlic and herbs at the same time, and use the wok sauce to continuously pour over the fish (basting technique) to make the fish more fragrant and flavorful. 🧈🌿

5. Check for doneness

• Salmon does not need to be fully cooked. It is recommended to fry it until it is 70-80% done, when the fish meat still retains a tender pink color and has the best taste.
• If you like it well-done, you can add another 1-2 minutes, but don't overcook it, otherwise it will be too dry.

6. Finish serving

• After taking the fish out of the wok, place it on a plate and squeeze some lemon juice on it for a refreshing and refreshing taste.
• Can be served with salad 🥗, baked potatoes 🥔 or rice 🍚.

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💡 Editor's Tips & Variations

• The secret to frying fish skin : dry it! Hot it! First, pat the skin dry, then use a hot wok. The skin will be crispy and not sticky.
• Deluxe version : After finishing, you can add white wine sauce, cream lemon juice, and instantly transform it into a restaurant-quality main dish 🍷.
• Healthy version : Use an air fryer and bake at 200°C for 8-10 minutes.
• Hong Kong Fusion : You can add soy sauce, shredded ginger, and green onions to make it a Chinese-style pan-fried salmon, a real rice killer! 🍚
• Children's favorite : Cut into small pieces and fry, then add tomato sauce, the children will love it~

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🎉 Summary

Pan-fried salmon is a quick, delicious, and high-quality dish! Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, the fish oil is fragrant. Add a little lemon juice for a refreshing and fragrant taste. It's perfect for those who want a quick meal after work or school but don't want to overdo it. 💪

I think the best thing about this dish is that it only takes 10 minutes to prepare , yet it tastes just as good as a restaurant dish. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned cook, pan-seared salmon is a must-learn classic! 🐟🔥