Gordon Ramsay Salmon Steak Recipe
Are you ready to cook like a pro? This Gordon Ramsay Salmon Steak Recipe is the answer. It is fast and very easy to follow.
Equipment
- Large Non-Stick Frying Pan
- Sharp kitchen knife
- Paper towels
- Fish Spatula
Ingredients
- Large Salmon Steaks 2
- Olive Oil 2 Tbsp
- Unsalted Butter 3 Tbsp
- Garlic 3 Cloves
- Sprigs Fresh Thyme 4
- Sea Salt 1 Tsp
- Black Pepper 1/2 Tsp
- Whole Lemon 1
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry with paper towels. Use a knife to score the skin lightly. This prevents the fish from curling up.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over the steaks. Make sure to get into the scored skin. This creates a very tasty crust.
- Place the pan over medium-high heat. Add a splash of olive oil now. Wait until the oil is shimmering hot.
- Place the salmon skin-side down in the pan. Press it down firmly with your fingers. Hold it for thirty seconds to stay flat.
- Let the skin get golden and crispy. This takes about four to five minutes. Flip the fish over to the meat side.
- Drop the butter and garlic into the pan. Add the fresh thyme sprigs right now. Let the butter foam up and bubble.
- Tilt the pan to pool the butter. Spoon the hot butter over the salmon. Do this for the last two minutes.
- Remove the salmon from the hot pan. Let it rest for two minutes. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
Notes
- Always pat the salmon skin very dry first.
- Score the skin to keep the fish flat.
- Do not move the fish while it sears.
- Use a heavy pan for even heat distribution.
- Baste with butter for a moist finish.
- Only flip the salmon steak one single time.
- Let the fish reach room temperature before cooking.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer.