Description
Succulent salmon meets crispy perfection in this Pan-Fried Salmon that brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your kitchen with minimal effort. Seasoned with simple spices and seared to golden-brown deliciousness, this dish delivers restaurant-worthy results in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 lb salmon
Supporting Produce:
- 2 oranges
- 1 small fennel bulb
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Halve the fennel bulb, remove its core, and slice it thinly crosswise. Set aside the delicate fronds for later garnishing.
- Carefully peel the oranges, remove all white pith, and segment the fruit. Squeeze the remaining membranes to extract 2 tablespoons of fresh juice.
- Combine 2 tablespoons orange juice, 4 tablespoons olive oil, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Whisk the ingredients until the dressing is smooth and well-blended.
- Use paper towels to thoroughly pat the 1 ½ lb salmon dry. Slice the fillet into eight equal 1-inch strips. Sprinkle each strip with salt to enhance the flavor.
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a skillet and heat over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers. Carefully place salmon strips in the pan and sear for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Toss the sliced fennel and orange segments with the prepared dressing. Spread the mixture on a serving platter and arrange the seared salmon on top. Finish by scattering reserved fennel fronds and a pinch of sea salt over the dish.
Notes
- Fresh salmon works best when patted completely dry before cooking to achieve a crisp, golden exterior.
- Choose a heavy-bottomed skillet for even heat distribution and perfect salmon searing.
- Cut salmon into uniform strips to ensure consistent cooking time and prevent uneven doneness.
- Replace oranges with grapefruit or tangerines for a different citrus profile that complements the fish’s rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Pan-Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 556 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 533 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 32 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg