Step 1 of 3 · Pan-Seared Salmon in 15 Minutes
Pat dry, salt, hot pan
Pat dry, salt, hot pan — step 1 of 3 in Pan-Seared Salmon in 15 Minutes. Paper-towel dry thoroughly especially skin. Salt both sides. Oil pan, heat until shimmering almost smoking.

Free food & cooking tip: Pat dry, salt, hot pan (step 1 of 3 from "Pan-Seared Salmon in 15 Minutes").
Paper-towel dry thoroughly especially skin. Salt both sides. Oil pan, heat until shimmering almost smoking.
Lay salmon skin-side down away from you. Press 10 seconds with spatula so skin stays flat.
You'll need
- Fish dry
- Pan hot
- Skin down pressed
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