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Pan-Fried Salmon with Parmesan Potatoes and Cucumber Salad

Parmesan potatoes and cool cucumber salad balance salmon straight from the pan.

15 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
4
Servings

By salmon.se · Updated 14 October 2026

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon very dry and season both sides with salt, pepper and lemon, black pepper and parsley. Prepare the side ingredients before you start cooking.
  2. Heat a heavy pan with a thin film of oil. Cook the salmon skin-side down first, if it has skin, until the skin is crisp and most of the flesh has changed colour.
  3. Turn the fish, lower the heat and add the butter, sauce or aromatics listed. Baste gently and stop cooking as soon as the thickest part is just done.
  4. Finish with lemon or fresh herbs and serve with crushed Parmesan potatoes and cucumber salad. Let the pan sauce settle for a minute before spooning it over the fish.

Kitchen note: Pat the salmon dry before frying and turn it only when the surface releases easily from the pan.

Why you'll like this recipe

  • Lemon, black pepper and parsley gives the salmon a clear, balanced flavour without hiding the fish.
  • The sides add contrast in texture and freshness: crushed Parmesan potatoes and cucumber salad.
  • You can prepare the vegetables and sauce before cooking the salmon, which keeps the final steps simple.

Tips for better results

  • Prepare and measure the sides before you start cooking; salmon itself cooks quickly.
  • Check the thickest piece first and stop cooking as soon as it is just done.
  • Taste the sauce or dressing at the end and balance richness with lemon or vinegar.

What to serve with it

Serve with crushed Parmesan potatoes and cucumber salad. Add extra lemon or herbs at the table if you want a fresher finish.

Storage

Refrigerate cooked leftovers promptly in a covered container and use within 2 days. Reheat gently; the salmon can become dry if overheated.

Common questions

How do I keep salmon from drying out?

Use similarly sized portions, check the thickest piece early and remove the fish as soon as it is just cooked. Resting briefly helps the juices settle.

Can I prepare parts ahead?

Yes. Wash and cut the vegetables and mix the sauce or dressing in advance. For the best texture, cook the salmon close to serving time.

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