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Gordon Ramsay Crispy Skin Salmon Recipe

Gordon Ramsay’s Crispy Skin Salmon features pan-seared salmon cooked skin-side down until golden and crackly, then gently basted with butter, garlic, and fresh thyme. Finished with lemon zest and juice, it delivers a perfectly balanced dish with crisp texture and moist, flavorful flesh.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine French-inspired
Servings 2 people
Calories 410 kcal

Equipment

  • Heavy skillet (cast iron or stainless steel)
  • Fish Spatula
  • Paper towels
  • Spoon for basting
  • Plate for resting

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz fresh salmon fillet skin-on and deboned
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • Pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter divided
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Zest of ½ lemon about 1 tsp
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Pat salmon skin completely dry with paper towels
  • Season flesh side with salt, pepper, and cayenne
  • Heat skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil
  • Place salmon skin-side down in the pan
  • Gently press the salmon for 30 seconds to prevent curling
  • Cook without moving until skin is deeply golden and crisp
  • Lower heat slightly and add butter, garlic, and thyme
  • Tilt pan and baste salmon with melted butter
  • Flip salmon briefly to finish cooking the flesh
  • Add lemon zest and juice, then remove from heat
Keyword Crispy Skin Salmon Recipe