Sautéed Salmon

Learn how to make flaky, buttery sautéed salmon with a crispy golden crust using a handful of seasonings. It’s delicate yet ultra-flavorful and comes together in minutes! Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6

Servings servings

Calories 216kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

1 pound salmon cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
1 tablespoon oil

Instructions

Cut the salmon filet into 1-inch cubes. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
In a bowl, combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, soy sauce, and ginger. Add the salmon and gently mix until coated.
Add oil to a large skillet and place over medium-high heat. Sauté the salmon for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Serve immediately.

Video

Notes

TO STORE. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

TO FREEZE. Allow the leftover salmon to cool completely, then transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Let the leftovers thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

TO REHEAT. Place the cooked salmon on a skillet with oil and heat at medium heat for several minutes, flipping periodically until it’s reheated. You can also microwave the salmon for 30-40 seconds, though I’ve found this tends to dry out the salmon.

Flavor variations

Garnish. I like to garnish the cooked salmon with fresh herbs (like fresh cilantro) for a pop of color.
Make it sweet and spicy. Add a dash of red chili flakes and 1 tablespoon of honey to create a sweet yet spicy flavor. You can also just toss through some hot honey sauce.
Cook in a garlic butter sauce. When I really want a dish to impress, I’ll swap the oil for melted butter and fresh garlic and use this to cook the salmon.
Marinade the salmon. Let the salmon sit in the soy sauce mixture for 20 minutes before cooking to infuse even more flavor.
Add citrus. Brighten the flavor of the salmon with fresh lemon juice or lime juice.

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