Ingredients Seafood Salmon Crisp Pan-Seared Salmon 2 Reviews Plus: More Seafood Recipes and Tips By Judith Sutton Updated on April 15, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 4 Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil Four 6-ounce skinless center-cut pieces of salmon fillet, about 1 1/4 inches thick Scant 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Directions Set a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. When a drop of water skitters on the surface, after about 3 minutes, add the oil. Tilt the pan to coat the bottom evenly and heat until the oil is almost smoking, about 30 seconds. Season the salmon with the salt and pepper and add to the skillet, skinned side up. Cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Turn the salmon, lower the heat to moderate and sear until just cooked, 3 to 4 minutes longer. © Abby Hocking Suggested Pairing Try an oaky Chardonnay, such as the Cakebread from California or the Louis Jadot Puligny-Montrachet from France. Rate it Print