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Pan-Seared Salmon Steaks

Name: Pan-Seared Salmon Steaks
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Wet brine:; 2 10 oz salmon steaks one-inch thick; 6 c filtered water; 8 tbsp kosher salt; For cooking:; ½ tsp kosher salt; ¼ tsp ground black pepper; 1 tbsp avocado oil or other high smoke point oil; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 4 cloves garlic smashed; 2 sprigs fresh thyme

Prep Time

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

17m

This pan-seared salmon steak recipe starts with a wet brine to lock in moisture and flavor. Seasoned with kosher salt and ground black pepper, the salmon is then seared in avocado oil and butter with garlic and thyme for a deliciously crispy exterior and tender, juicy interior. A perfect, simple dish.

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Servings: 2

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2 10 oz salmon steaks one-inch thick

¼ tsp ground black pepper

1 tbsp avocado oil or other high smoke point oil

1 tbsp unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic smashed

2 sprigs fresh thyme

Remove any bones poking out of the fish carefully with your fingers or tweezers.

In a mixing bowl, combine the salt and water. Whisk until the salt dissolves and place the salmon steaks in the water. Make sure they are covered completely. Let sit on the counter for 20 minutes to brine.

Remove the salmon steaks from the brine and use paper towels to completely dry them off.

Preheat the cast iron pan over medium heat and add the oil.

Lower the salmon steaks onto the pan and let them sear for about five minutes per side until they easily release from the pan. You shouldn’t need much force to release them from the pan.

After five minutes, turn the salmon over and cook for an additional 5 minutes. The tops should be crisp and seared.

Add the butter, garlic, and thyme sprigs to the pan. Use a spoon to coat the salmon with the melted butter garlic. Cook for an additional 3 minutes.

Use an instant-read thermometer to test the temperature. It should be done at 145 °F, but I remove it around 130-135 °F and let the residual heat finish cooking on the counter.

Pan-Seared Salmon Steaks

Ingredients

Wet Brine

For Cooking

Steps

Nutrition Facts

Pan-Seared Salmon Steaks

Ingredients

Wet Brine

For Cooking

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts