Seared salmon
Salmon has been a part of the human diet for thousands of years. The earliest evidence of salmon consumption comes from a cave in present-day Russia, where archaeologists found a salmon bone dating back to the Mesolithic period (8,000-5,000 BC).
The first known recipe for salmon comes from the Roman cookbook Apicius, which includes a recipe for salmon cooked in wine and vinegar. This recipe is thought to be from the 1st or 2nd century AD.
In the Middle Ages, salmon was often smoked or dried as a way to preserve it. This is how the popular Scottish dish, kippered salmon, was created.
Advice
When making seared salmon, it's best to start with the freshest ingredients possible. Look for wild-caught salmon with firm flesh, bright eyes, and a pleasant smell. Choose a good-quality cooking oil such as olive oil, avocado oil, or grapeseed oil, as these will give the salmon a nice flavor and texture. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it is shimmering. Season the salmon with salt and pepper, and then carefully place it in the skillet. Sear the salmon for a few minutes on each side until it is cooked through and lightly browned. Serve the salmon with your favorite accompaniments, such as a salad or grilled vegetables.
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Recipes
Seared Salmon With Citrus and Arugula Salad
- avocado
- grapefruit
- black pepper
- fennel
- pistachio
- shallot
- lemon juice
- orange juice
- dijon mustard
- garlic
- arugula
- navel orange
- salt
- olive oil
- salmon
Pan-Seared Salmon With Celery, Olives and Capers
- olive oil
- saffron
- salt
- caper
- lemon zest
- lemon juice
- parsley
- pine nut
- currant
- salmon
- celery
- green olife
Seared Salmon with Winter Vegetables and Kombu Broth
- black pepper
- vermouth
- salt
- ginger
- turnip
- lemon
- onion
- butternut squash
- vegetable oil
- kombu
- shallot
- salmon
Pan Seared Salmon with a Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce
- heavy cream
- dill
- olive oil
- water
- cornstarch
- chicken broth
- garlic
- salmon
- lemon juice
- salt
Pan Seared Salmon With Spice Rub Recipe
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- oil
- paprika
- bouillon powder
- thyme
- cayenne pepper
- salmon
- salt
30-Minute Pan-Seared Salmon with Baby Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms
- black pepper
- salt
- soy sauce
- rice wine vinegar
- shiitake mushroom
- vegetable oil
- basmati rice
- bok choy
- green onion
- salmon
20 Minute Pan-Seared Salmon with Arugula Pesto
- olive oil
- garlic
- basil
- all purpose flour
- salt
- pepper
- lemon juice
- mayonnaise
- sour cream
- water
- arugula
- salmon
- lemon
- arugula
- red pepper flake
- salt
- green onions top of
Pan-Seared Salmon with Creamy Red Pepper Parmesan Sauce
- chicken broth
- heavy cream
- red pepper
- avocado oil
- butter
- lemon juice
- parmesan cheese
- garlic
- salmon
- parmesan cheese
- parsley
- seasoning salt
Pan-Seared Salmon with Maple Glaze and Pistachios
- corn syrup
- lemon zest
- soy sauce
- red pepper
- olive oil
- ginger powder
- salmon
- maple syrup
- lemon juice
- all purpose flour
- pistachio
- salt
Pan-Seared Salmon with Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella
- oregano
- olive oil
- shallot
- kalamata olife
- marinated mozzarella ball
- all purpose flour
- cherry tomato
- garlic
- salmon filet
- salt
Pan-Seared Salmon with Dill Hollandaise Sauce
- dijon mustard
- lemon
- garlic
- butter
- salt
- pre black rice
- olive oil
- dill
- salmon
- egg yolk
- dill
- pepper
- salt
Pan-Seared Salmon With Lemony Olive-Tomato Sauce
- sauce
- lemon juice
- cherry tomato
- green olife
- italian parsley
- anchovy
- butter
- salmon
- salt
- salmon
- oil
Seared Salmon with Salsa Verde
- olive oil
- salt
- basil
- chive
- parsley
- cornmeal
- olive oil
- orange zest
- clarified butter
- garlic
- cherry tomato
- balsamic vinegar
- thyme
- white wine
- mizuna
- salmon
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- salmon 85%
- salt 85%
Usual Ingredients
- lemon juice 54%
- olive oil 54%
Rarey Ingredients
- garlic 46%