Salmón a la Plancha con Ajo y Limón (Pan-Seared Salmon with Garlic and Lemon)

Method

1. 1

   Pat the salmon fillets very dry and season both sides with salt.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a skillet or plancha griddle over medium-high heat until shimmering.

3. 3

   Lay the salmon in, skin-side down if using skin-on fillets, and sear undisturbed until the skin is crisp and releases easily from the pan, about 4 minutes.

   💡 Don't force it — the fillet lets go on its own once the crust underneath has set.

4. 4

   Flip and cook 2 to 3 minutes more, until just cooked through and still faintly translucent at the very center.

5. 5

   Push the fillets to one side, add the garlic, and cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then squeeze in the lemon juice and swirl it into a quick pan sauce.

6. 6

   Scatter with parsley, spoon the garlic-lemon juices over the fillets, and serve with the remaining lemon in wedges.