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Fried salmon: a recipe with benefits. Video
The meat of noble varieties of red fish, which includes salmon, is distinguished by a special delicate taste, it also contains many trace elements and vitamins, as well as omega acids, which a person needs to maintain health, youth and beauty. Fried salmon is a real delicacy that can be cooked in just a few minutes.
Fried salmon: how to fry fish properly?
How to choose the right salmon
For fried salmon to be really tasty, it must be fresh – chilled or frozen, stored under all conditions. These conditions can be provided only in specialized stores where such equipment is available. Therefore, if you want to buy fillets to fry this fish, it is better not to trust the vendors from the stalls in the market. When choosing a fillet, do not hesitate to smell it – fresh salmon has a pronounced cucumber smell and should not smell like fish oil. Press lightly on the meat with your finger – it should be firm and there should be no traces of pressing. If you buy salmon in a piece, pay attention to the fact that the meat does not lag behind the bones and ribs, and snuggles against them.
If you bought a frozen salmon fillet, you must defrost it correctly – leaving it on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. When there is no time, you can defrost fish at room temperature.
You should definitely know a few nuances in order not to spoil this dish. If you want salmon to be tender, juicy and tasty, it should not be overcooked – there is a lot of protein in its meat, which hardens and becomes tough with prolonged heat treatment. In addition, its taste is great on its own, so there is no point in using a lot of spices when preparing this royal fish – salt and a little black pepper are enough. When it comes to the roasting process, it is best to use the same principle as for preparing meat steaks – quick roasting on both sides, thanks to which all juices and aromas remain “sealed” inside each piece.
How to fry salmon properly
Cut the salmon fillets across into pieces about 2 cm thick. If you bought salmon steaks, you do not need to skin the fish. Season each piece with salt and pepper. If you wish, you can marinate the fish: sprinkle it with olive oil, lemon juice and soy sauce, put it in a bowl and let it stand at room temperature for half an hour.
Garnish the fried salmon with finely chopped white onions, peeled tomatoes and capers. You can add a little chopped dill and black pepper to it
Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan and heat it up vigorously. Place the salmon in a skillet and sauté over high heat for 2 minutes on each side. Then remove the pan from the heat, close the lid and leave to stand for another 5 minutes – during this time the meat will “reach” inside, because the cooking process is still going on.