Salmon steak in a frying pan

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 40 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   How to fry salmon steaks in a frying pan? Prepare all the products indicated in the recipe. If you have frozen fish or already prepared steaks, then remove them from the freezer and leave them at room temperature until completely thawed. Instead of salmon, you can use any red fish.

2. STEP 2

   

   If you have a whole fish, cut it into steaks about 2-3 centimeters thick. Remove scales, rinse and dry with paper towels to remove excess water.

3. STEP 3

   

   Cut each steak in half as shown in the photo. This way the fish will marinate better and cook faster.

4. STEP 4

   

   Pour olive oil into a deep small container and squeeze out lemon juice (about 2 tbsp). Instead of olive oil, you can use sesame oil (it is more aromatic) or even get by with regular vegetable oil (it will be no less tasty). Add your favorite seasonings to taste. Dry Italian herbs, ground paprika, allspice, basil or oregano work well.

5. STEP 5

   

   Add a pinch of salt or soy sauce to taste. Also add chopped fresh thyme or oregano to the marinade. Mix everything thoroughly until smooth.

6. STEP 6

   

   Place the salmon pieces in a plastic bag and then pour in the marinade. Close the bag and put it in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes. Instead of a bag, you can place the pieces of fish in one layer in a food container, pour over the marinade and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes, then turn each piece over to the other side and let the salmon sit for another 15 minutes.

7. STEP 7

   

   Preheat the grill pan. Send the marinated pieces to fry. Usually there is enough oil in the marinade for frying, but if necessary, add a little vegetable oil to the pan. Fry the salmon for about 2-3 minutes over medium heat.

8. STEP 8

   

   Be guided by the change in color of the meat. It will become lighter as it cooks. I had small steaks, so 2 minutes per side was quite enough.

9. STEP 9

   

   All kinds of vegetables go very well with seared salmon steaks. If you have cherry tomatoes, garlic, red onions, bell peppers, zucchini or green asparagus on hand, use them for cooking.

10. STEP 10

    

    Turn the fish over to the other side.

11. STEP 11

    

    At this point, place the vegetable pieces in the grill pan. Leave everything to fry until the fish is ready, i.e. until a delicious golden crust appears. Vegetables soaked in the oil in which the salmon is fried turn out incredibly tasty.

12. STEP 12

    

    Finished steaks can be sprinkled with hot pepper if desired. Serve while it's hot!

13. STEP 13

    

    If the steaks are not overcooked in the pan, they turn out very tender, literally melting in your mouth.

Comments on the recipe

Lilik75

30.09.2023

4.6

Pan-fried salmon steak is a great dinner option for the whole family. Its unsurpassed taste, as well as the satiety and exquisite presentation of the dish did not leave us indifferent and hungry! The fish turned out excellent. Thank you!

Elena

30.09.2023

4.5

No need to add oil to the grill pan! After all, the product is on the “ribs”. Oil or grease flows between these ribs, so why put more oil there? In general, the value of the grill effect is frying without oil.