Pan-Seared Salmon or Halibut Steaks
No matter what people say, nothing’s easier than cooking fish. It takes less than 10 minutes to pan-sear a fish and finish it off in the oven. Slow roasting is easy, too, and requires very little of your attention.
These recipes are for salmon and halibut steaks about 3/4 inch thick. If you use other cuts, adjust the cooking time according to thickness. Fish is done when the flesh feels firm to the touch.
Rinse salmon and blot dry. Combine oil with Worcestershire sauce.
Use your finger to rub oil mixture over all surfaces of fish. Generously sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put salmon, skinned side up, in hot nonstick grill pan or medium skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until well-seared, about 2 1/2 minutes. Use spatula to gently turn over.
Bake at 500 degrees on lower rack in oven until fish feels firm to touch, about 3 to 5 minutes more. Serve hot.
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