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Pandestegt laks
Servings: 2 people

Easy Pan-Fried Salmon

When it comes to fish, salmon is a sure hit among most people. The taste is mild and lovely, and it fits into a multitude of both cold and warm dishes.
Author: Per Asmussen
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Danish
Keyword: Dinner, Fish, Salmon, Salmon Fillet
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes

Equipment

  • Frying Pan

Ingredients

  • 400 gram Salmon Fillet
  • 10 gram Butter
  • 14 gram Oil Neutral in Flavor
  • 10 gram Coarse salt
  • Lemon Juice

Instructions

  • One of the most important things to remember when preparing meat/fish is that your raw ingredient should not be too cold when it hits the pan. If the temperature is too low, the meat ends up "boiling" instead of frying.
  • Therefore, take out the meat well in advance, preferably 30 minutes before.
  • Sprinkle the fish with salt on both sides, a quarter of an hour before frying it. The salt helps draw the liquid out of the meat and makes it juicier.
  • Heat a thick-bottomed pan over medium-high heat with oil.
  • Pat the fish dry with salt; this can be done with kitchen paper.
  • Place the fillet skin side down and let it fry for 2 minutes.
  • Add the butter to the pan and give the fish an additional 3-4 minutes on the skin side.
  • Turn the fish and give it 30 seconds on the other side.
  • Drizzle a little lemon juice on the fish and serve it with a good flake salt.

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