Description
This recipe guides you through cooking perfectly seared salmon steaks seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices and basted with aromatic herbs and butter. Ideal for a quick, healthy, and delicious seafood meal ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon and Seasoning
- 4 salmon steaks
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon old bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Cooking Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 2 sprigs thyme
- Several slices of lemon
Optional Garnish
- Chopped fresh thyme, parsley, or other herbs for topping
Instructions
- Dry the salmon steaks: Pat the salmon steaks dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, ensuring a better sear during cooking.
- Prepare seasoning blend: In a small bowl, combine the sea salt, garlic powder, old bay seasoning, onion powder, and ground black pepper. Stir well to create an even spice mix.
- Season the salmon: Sprinkle the seasoning blend evenly over both sides of each salmon steak and gently rub it into the flesh for full flavor penetration.
- Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and let it get hot before adding the olive oil to prevent sticking and enhance searing.
- Cook the salmon: Add the salmon steaks to the hot skillet and cook for 5 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes on the other side to achieve a nicely browned crust and cooked interior.
- Add butter and herbs: During the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the butter, rosemary, and thyme to the skillet. Once the butter melts, use a spoon to baste the salmon steaks repeatedly with the fragrant butter mixture to keep them moist and add aroma.
- Finish and garnish: Remove the salmon steaks from the skillet and top them with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice along with optional chopped fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for added freshness and color.
- Serve immediately: Plate the salmon steaks while hot for the best flavor and enjoy your delicious, herb-butter basted salmon meal.
Notes
- Patting the salmon dry ensures a better sear and crust.
- Old Bay seasoning adds a classic seafood flavor but can be substituted with other seafood seasonings.
- Basting with butter and herbs adds moisture and enhances aroma but can be skipped for a lighter option.
- Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of the salmon steaks; ensure an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for safety.
- Fresh herbs as garnish add brightness but are optional.
