Sautéed Salmon (6 Minutes) – The Massive Man’s World ®

Discover ways to make flaky, buttery sautéed salmon with a crispy golden crust utilizing a handful of seasonings, contemporary ginger, and a splash of soy sauce. It’s delicate but ultra-flavorful and comes collectively in minutes!

If there’s one dish my household and I can all the time agree on for dinner, it’s most likely salmon. It’s such a wholesome protein that takes effectively to quite a lot of cooking strategies, whether or not or not it’s air-fryer salmon, oven-baked salmon, or forged iron salmon. 

I made a decision to stray a bit from my normal seasonings for this recipe. To present it an Asian flare, I tossed the salmon in contemporary ginger and tamari. Then, it’s minimize into bite-sized chunks to assist it cook dinner extra shortly and develop an irresistible crunch. 

Desk of Contents

1. Recipe highlights
2. Components wanted
3. Learn how to sauté salmon
4. Recipe ideas 
5. Taste variations
6. Storage directions
7. Regularly requested questions
8. Extra salmon recipes to attempt
9. Sautéed Salmon (Recipe Card)

Recipe highlights

• Prepared in 10 minutes. Fish naturally cooks fairly shortly, and slicing the salmon into bite-sized items helps it cook dinner even quicker.
• It’s wholesome. Salmon is a lean supply of protein with wholesome omega-3 fatty acids, making it a simple alternative for a well-rounded dinner. 
• Excellent texture. Something that cooks shortly can turn out to be overcooked simply as simply, which is why I added loads of moisture to assist the salmon stay tender and flaky. 
• Versatile. Like my air fryer salmon bites, each factor of this recipe could be personalized to fit your preferences, and it’s simple to serve with totally different sides, like contemporary salad or white rice.

Components wanted

The great thing about this pan-sauteed salmon recipe is how easy the components are. Right here’s the whole lot you’ll want:

• Salmon fillets. Lower into 1-inch cubes. Normally, I like to recommend skin-on salmon, however as a result of we’re slicing it into chunks, it’ll be simpler for those who take away the pores and skin earlier than cooking or go for skinless salmon fillets. 
• Kosher salt and black pepper. To style. 
• Garlic powder. To reinforce the flavour and complement the remainder of the components. For extra garlic taste, add just a few cloves of minced garlic.
• Soy sauce. For important umami-goodness. Use gluten-free tamari if wanted. 
• Ginger. I extremely suggest utilizing contemporary ginger because it has a much more highly effective taste than ginger powder. 
• Oil. For sautéeing the salmon.

Discover the printable recipe with measurements beneath.

Learn how to sauté salmon

Step 1- Prep work. Lower the salmon into 1-inch cubes and pat them dry with a paper towel.

Step 2- Season. In a big bowl, mix the entire components besides the salmon. Add the salmon and gently combine till coated.

Step 3- Sear salmon. Add olive oil to a big nonstick skillet set over medium-high warmth. Pan sear the salmon for 2-3 minutes, then flip and proceed cooking till all sides are golden brown. Take away from the pan and function desired. 

Recipe ideas 

• Let the salmon come to room temperature. So it cooks extra evenly, enable the salmon to relaxation on the counter for 20 minutes earlier than cooking.
• Use a scorching skillet. Look forward to the skillet to warmth up earlier than including the salmon. You’ll comprehend it’s scorching sufficient when the oil simply slicks throughout the pan. 
• Use an instantaneous learn thermometer. Search for a temperature of 145F on the within of the salmon to know when it’s absolutely cooked. It’s okay if it’s barely beneath since it is going to proceed to cook dinner after it’s faraway from the warmth.
• Lower the salmon into even-sized items. So that they cook dinner evenly. 
• Serve with wholesome sides. I may eat this salmon all by itself, but it surely’s even higher whenever you serve it with some equally wholesome aspect dishes like sautéed asparagus, spinach, or brown rice.

Taste variations

• Garnish. I wish to garnish the cooked salmon with contemporary herbs (like contemporary cilantro) for a pop of colour. 
• Make it candy and spicy. Add a splash of crimson chili flakes and 1 tablespoon of honey to create a candy but spicy taste. You can too simply toss via some scorching honey sauce.
• Prepare dinner in a garlic butter sauce. After I actually need a dish to impress, I’ll swap the oil for melted butter and contemporary garlic and use this to cook dinner the salmon.
• Marinade the salmon. Let the salmon sit within the soy sauce combination for 20 minutes earlier than cooking to infuse much more taste. 
• Add citrus. Brighten the flavour of the salmon with contemporary lemon juice or lime juice.

Storage directions

To retailer: Leftovers could be saved in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 3-4 days.

To freeze: Permit the leftover pan salmon to chill utterly, then switch it to a freezer-safe container and freeze for as much as 3 months. Let the leftovers thaw in a single day within the fridge earlier than reheating.

To reheat: Place the cooked salmon on a skillet with oil and warmth at medium warmth for a number of minutes, flipping periodically till it’s reheated. You can too microwave the salmon for 30-40 seconds, although I’ve discovered this tends to dry out the salmon.

Regularly requested questions

Extra salmon recipes to attempt

• Salmon croquettes– I promise you gained’t have the ability to cease with one.
• Salmon Wellington– Tender salmon wrapped in puff pastry together with spinach and herb-infused cream cheese.
• Blackened salmon– Completely seasoned salmon with an irresistibly crispy crust.
• Sous vide salmon– A foolproof technique for guaranteeing completely cooked salmon. 
• Stuffed salmon– Considered one of my household’s favourite salmon recipes of mine!