Gordon Ramsay Pan Fried Salmon (Print Version)
Crispy-skinned salmon with herby garlic butter sauce and seasonal vegetables
# What You Need:
→ Fish
01 - 2 skin-on salmon fillets (about 6.3 oz each)
02 - Sea salt, to taste
03 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For Frying
04 - 2 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Sauce & Garnish
06 - 1 garlic clove, crushed
07 - 1 tbsp capers, rinsed
08 - Juice of ½ lemon
09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
10 - Lemon wedges, to serve
→ Vegetables (optional, for serving)
11 - 7 oz tenderstem broccoli or asparagus
12 - Sea salt, to taste
# How to Prepare:
01 - Pat the salmon fillets dry with kitchen paper. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
03 - Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the hot pan. Use a spatula to gently press down for 10 seconds to prevent curling.
04 - Cook skin-side down for 5–6 minutes, until the skin is crisp and the fish is cooked about two-thirds of the way up.
05 - Flip the salmon fillets. Add butter and garlic to the pan. As the butter melts, tilt the pan and spoon the foaming butter over the salmon for 1–2 minutes, until the salmon is just cooked through.
06 - Add capers and lemon juice to the pan. Spoon the sauce over the fish to coat evenly.
07 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and let rest briefly.
08 - Meanwhile, blanch the broccoli or asparagus in boiling salted water for 2–3 minutes until just tender.
09 - Serve the salmon immediately with the vegetables and lemon wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Restaurant quality results in just 22 minutes without any fancy equipment
- The buttery caper sauce transforms simple salmon into something dinner party worthy
02 -
- Pat the salmon completely dry before cooking or you will never achieve crispy skin
- Do not move the fish during the first 5 minutes or the skin will tear and stick
03 -
- Add a sprig of thyme or dill to the butter for an extra layer of flavor
- Skinless fillets work but you will miss out on the best part