Salmon steak in a frying pan

In a hurry, healthy, juicy, delicious, bright, festive! You will cook salmon steak in a frying pan in 30 minutes. Thanks to the fragrant marinade, the fish turns out bright and melting in the mouth. This is the perfect option for a romantic dinner with a glass of white wine!
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Composition / ingredients

servings:
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Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 52 % 15 g
Fats 45 % 13 g
Carbohydrates 3 % 1 g
191 kcal
GI: 100 / 0 / 0

Step-by-step cooking

Cooking time: 40 min
  1. Step 1:

    Step 1.

    How to fry salmon steaks in a frying pan? Prepare all the products listed in the recipe. If you have frozen fish or ready-made steaks, then take them out of the freezer and leave at room temperature until completely thawed. Instead of salmon, you can take any red fish.

  2. Step 2:

    Step 2.

    If you have a whole fish, cut it into steaks about 2-3 centimeters thick. Peel off the scales, rinse and dry with paper napkins to remove excess water.

  3. Step 3:

    Step 3.

    Cut each steak in half, as in the photo. So the fish is better marinated and cooked faster.

  4. Step 4:

    Step 4.

    Pour olive oil into a deep small container and squeeze out lemon juice (about 2 tbsp.l.). Instead of olive oil, you can use sesame oil (it is more fragrant) or even do with ordinary vegetable oil (it will turn out no less delicious). Add your favorite seasonings to taste. Dry Italian herbs, ground paprika, allspice, basil or oregano are well suited.

  5. Step 5:

    Step 5.

    Add a pinch of salt or soy sauce to taste. Also add chopped fresh thyme or oregano to the marinade. Mix everything thoroughly until smooth.

  6. Step 6:

    Step 6.

    Put the salmon pieces in a plastic bag, and then pour the marinade. Close the bag and put it in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes. Instead of a bag, you can put the pieces of fish in one layer in a food container, pour the marinade and send it to the refrigerator for 15 minutes, then turn each piece to the other side and let the salmon brew for another 15 minutes.

  7. Step 7:

    Step 7.

    Preheat the grill pan. Send the pickled pieces to fry. Usually there is enough oil in the marinade for frying, but if necessary, add a little vegetable oil to the pan. Fry the salmon for about 2-3 minutes on medium heat.

  8. Step 8:

    Step 8.

    Navigate by changing the color of the meat. As it roasts, it will become lighter. I had small steaks, so 2 minutes per side was quite enough.

  9. Step 9:

    Step 9.

    All kinds of vegetables are very well combined with fried salmon steaks. If you have cherry tomatoes, garlic, red onion, bell pepper, zucchini or green asparagus at hand, then use them for cooking.

  10. Step 10:

    Step 10.

    Flip the fish to the other side.

  11. Step 11:

    Step 11.

    At this point, put the pieces of vegetables in the grill pan. Leave everything to fry until the fish is ready, i.e. until an appetizing golden crust appears. Vegetables soaked in oil, in which salmon is fried, turn out incredibly delicious.

  12. Step 12:

    Step 12.

    Ready-made steaks can be sprinkled with hot pepper if desired. Serve until it cools down!

  13. Step 13:

    Step 13.

    If the steaks are not overexposed in the pan, they turn out very tender, literally melting in your mouth.

Salmon steaks are a great option for a family or romantic dinner.

Fish can be served with fresh vegetables and all kinds of sauces instead of fried ones.  

Bon appetit!

Keep in mind that the quality and taste of the finished dish largely depends on the proper defrosting of the ingredients. How to avoid mistakes and choose the best way, read the article about defrosting.

Since the degree of salinity, sweetness, bitterness, sharpness, acid, burning is individual for everyone, always add spices, spices and seasonings, focusing on your taste! If you put some of the seasonings for the first time, then keep in mind that there are spices that it is especially important not to shift (for example, chili pepper). 

Use oil with a high smoking temperature for frying! Any oils are useful only until a certain temperature is reached - the point of smoking, at which the oil begins to burn and toxic substances, including carcinogens, are formed in it.
Unrefined oils, with rare exceptions, have a low smoking point. There are a lot of unfiltered organic particles in them, which quickly begin to burn.
Refined oils are more resistant to heating, and their smoking point is higher. If you are going to cook food in the oven, on a frying pan or grill, make sure that you use oil with a high smoking point. The most common of the oils with a high smoking point: refined varieties of sunflower, olive and grape.

Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish

  • Lemon - 16   kcal/100g
  • Lemon zest - 47   kcal/100g
  • Ground black pepper - 255   kcal/100g
  • Thyme - 101   kcal/100g
  • Dried thyme - 276   kcal/100g
  • Thyme - 276   kcal/100g
  • Salt - 0   kcal/100g
  • Ground red pepper - 318   kcal/100g
  • Olive oil - 913   kcal/100g
  • Italian herbs blend - 259   kcal/100g
  • Salmon steak - 142   kcal/100g

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