Pink Salmon on a Grill Pan
One of the simplest and tastiest ways to pan-grill fish! Pink salmon turns out juicy - try it and see for yourself! It uses very little oil, so it’s great if you’re watching your diet.
Updated : 06 February, 2026
Easy
About 10 min.
Ingredients
600 grams
Pink salmon
0.3
Lemon
30 grams
Olive oil
to taste
Salt
to taste
Dry spices
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
How to cook pink salmon in a grill pan? Prepare the ingredients. You can use fish fillet, steaks, or a whole fish. The fish can be split lengthwise into 2 halves or cut into steaks 2–3 cm (about 3/4–1 1/4 in) thick. It’s easiest to cut fish while it’s still slightly frozen, then let it fully thaw after cutting. For seasoning, I use Herbes de Provence.
Step 2
Rinse the fish under running water and pat dry with paper towels. I decided to cut the fish into portion steaks. Lightly drizzle each piece with lemon juice - this helps reduce a strong fishy smell.
Step 3
Sprinkle both sides with a little salt and seasoning. Let it sit for about 15 minutes to marinate slightly.
Step 4
Before frying, brush the fish lightly with olive oil on both sides. It’s convenient to use a silicone brush.
Step 5
Place the grill pan over heat and preheat until very hot. Using the same brush, lightly oil the pan. Lay the prepared fish steaks on the hot pan and cook 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 6
If the fish still doesn’t release from the pan, it’s not ready yet - wait a little longer. Properly cooked fish lifts easily from the pan.
Step 7
Serve the fish immediately while hot - grill-pan pink salmon is delicious! Add herbs, fresh vegetables, or baked potatoes. Enjoy!
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