Pan Seared Copper River Salmon.
Last June in Seattle was where I had my first taste of Copper River Salmon. I have my friend Angie to thank for that. She told me that it was just THAT GOOD and I needed to try it. When I saw it on the menu at the Four Seasons a day later I ordered it immediately and well to be honest I inhaled it in just about 2 minutes.
It was THAT GOOD. I have been dreaming about that salmon ever since and I waited an entire year for a second taste. Angie was the smart one, she had an entire Copper River Salmon shipped back to her house. THAT GOOD.
To say that I am thrilled to be part of Copper River Wild Salmon’s Fresh Catch Crew would be an understatement. Ask my friend, Meredith, when I saw she was going to be a part of the crew too I texted her a photo of said Copper River Salmon from the Four Seasons Dinner and told her it would be the best salmon she has ever tasted. Hands down.
Yes, I kept it on my phone. Doesn’t everyone keep photos of their food on their phone? Do you see the color on that beautiful fish? I did not alter the color on the photos because I wanted you to see how vibrant and stunning this fish is. It’s not your ordinary salmon by any means.
There are so many ways I want to cook this salmon but next time I’m going to try grilling my Copper River Salmon on an extra large double burner, Le Creuset grill pan.
Disclaimer: I am part of the Copper River Fresh Catch Crew and as such I received a shipment of fresh Copper River Salmon. I was not compensated or required to write this post. Opinions are my own. Additionally Le Creuset provided me with a grill pan.
Pan Seared Copper River Salmon
Pan Seared Copper River Salmon
Ingredients
- 1 pound Copper River Salmon
- salt/pepper
- 2 tablespoons grape seed oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Season salmon with salt and pepper.
- Heat an oven proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil. When hot add salmon, skin side down. Sear for approximately 2-3 minutes or until golden.
- Transfer to oven and cook for approximately 4-5 minutes until flaky.
- Into a small bowl mix honey and balsamic cream. Drizzle desired amount of mixture over salmon while still in pan.
Meghan Finley says
I love to cook salmon on a cedar plank
jo wong says
We love it season with Tom Douglas’ “Rub with Love” seasoning and grilled! It’s so good!
carla tasty treats says
I love to make a herb and garlic paste and then using a cast iron grill pan like this to cook it until the skin gets really crisp
Kat F. says
Smoked Salmon for me please!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
My boyfriend loves really tender grilled salmon with just very simple ingredients
Priscilla D. says
I love when my hubby cooks it on the grill, wrapped in foil. He made it just for me and doesn’t like salmon (or really any fish). Even he thought it was tasty!
sydney85 says
A friend made this salmon dish and it was fantastic!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking says
I love baked salmon with lemon slices and capers. I also adore smoked salmon and cream cheese, capers, a whisp of red onion, and tomato on an everything bagel. Mmm.
Linda S. says
I cook it en papillote, in parchment paper with some julienned vegetables, lemon slices, and fresh herbs in the oven.
Amy @ The Nifty Foodie says
I love salmon baked with lemon and pepper!
Mia says
I don’t usually cook the salmon, my teenage son doee. But he says “skin side down with a little olive oil in a frying pan and lemon slices on top” 🙂
Margot C says
I like to pan sear a salmon (though my pan is nowhere near as nice as that pan ::hint!! hint!!::)
Sam says
That salmon looks beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
Bonnie M. says
Simple Salmon. A little olive oil in an iron skillet, gently place salmon, drizzle a little more olive oil, lemon juice, capers, a few fresh herbs, sprinkle lightly with cayenne pepper, then bake in oven. Served with a mixture of sour cream, Hellmann’s mayonnaise, dill, minced green onions, and a tiny bit of orange marmalade. 🙂
carolyn says
Yum!
Tammy Bilodeau says
I’d love a giant pan like that! And the salmon looks yummy
Wendy Coderre says
Salmon is so good and very versatile smoked, candied, sear, grilled, or baked………..yummy to the end!
Amanda says
On the grill!
abby says
on the grill, especially in the summer
Amy L says
Grilled with maple dijon glaze
Dana says
yum! i love broiled salmon with a raspberry jam-apple cider vinegar reduction!
Beka says
Can I have this for breakfast? Yum! I love my Le Cruset, what few pieces I have. We’ve never pan seared salmon first, will have to try this soon. Salmon is my 4yo’s favorite food.
Evelyn R says
BBQ salmon…..marinate in pineapple juice then rubbed with a spicy sweet rub
Lisa says
I love to grill salmon!
Lisa says
My favorite Salmon dish is Blackened with Blue Cheese!!!
Tara @ Unsophisticook says
Gorgeous! I wish I was more confident in cooking fish at home.
danielle says
I love it on the grill
Sarah H.P. says
I love cooking salmon under the broiler with an asian marinade brushed on top!
Elisa B says
I usely grill it with a sweet Thai chili sauce.
Liza Glick says
Baked in the oven with salt, pepper and a little garlic powder
Sarah says
I love copper river salmon – living in the Pacific NW, we are so lucky to have easy access to it. Yum!
Natalie J Vandenberghe says
I confess: I don’t actually cook salmon…I make my husband (who doesn’t even eat fish or seafood!) grill it for me. I tend to enjoy a little sweetness, like a teriyaki or honey glaze, so your recipe sounds perfect! Thanks for sharing.
Debbie says
Love it grilled!
Nora B says
In tin foil on the grill with parsley!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
What a great giveaway, Paula! I LOVE Le Creuset and my favorite way of making salmon is actually poaching it. It’s just melt-in-your-mouth. Thanks for sharing!
Michelle P says
First I have to say I love raw salmon (sushi-grade, of course). A close second would be on a cedar plank. Yum!
Rachel says
I love it pan sauteed in butter.
JulieD says
We love to grill salmon in brown butter and bourbon! Yours looks so good!
Marcia says
Salmon is on my heavy-rotation list so I’ve got it down to a science! I mostly roast it on a high temperature (sprinkled with salt & pepper and drizzled with olive oil) for about 12-15 minutes. (I like it on the rare side) Sometimes I’ll flip it over and briefly broil it so the skin gets crispy. I love salmon skin…
This grill pan looks great…I’d love to try it grilled!
Adele says
Thanks for another great recipe to vary my Salmon recipe collection. I like cooking in parchment or foil the best, health wise, either in the oven or on the grill. But also use a pan for searing a lot.
Elena says
I like to grill salmon
C..j. says
I like my salmon smoked
Stefanie says
I like to grill it!
Marilyn B. says
I like dredging it in chickpea flour seasoned with salt, pepper and cumin. Then I spray my pan with cooking spray and grill my salmon for 4 minutes per side. It is delish!
Karen says
Love to sprinkle a little flour, salt and pepper and pan fry.
Robin C. says
Grilled and topped with lemon.
jan says
I love to put it in the food processor, chop it up… add some seasonings and cook it into salmon burgers. Crazy I know! The first time I tried it I was freaking out…. was afraid to chop of totally good salmon! It’s delicious!
Patty says
We usually grill salmon on the grill.
Alessandra says
My dad cooks salmon in aluminum foil with lemon, olive oil and herbs and it’s delicious!
Kim McCallie says
I love to prepare salmon with a rub of brown sugar and soy sauce, all wrapped in foil and grilled.
Jessie C. says
I like grilled salmon.
Sheila K. says
I make it in a fry pan with a bit of olive oil, garlic powder, and pepper!
Cindi says
Our family usually prepares Salmon on
the unique grill my husband has…
Many thanks, Cindi
Elizabeth says
My husband is a recreational fly fisherman. The salmon he catches are the best thing we get to eat all year! This pan would be the ‘icing on the cake’.
TrishInFL says
To be honest, I’m not a big fish eater. I don’t care for the taste of it, except a nice tilapia on the rare occasion.
Sharon Farrelly says
Love all your recipes..this one was dinner
Wonderful!
Malerie C. says
I love to eat salmon that has been cooked in a stovetop smoker!
Leslie says
I enjoy salmon cooked outside over a wood fire with lemon.
Philby says
I love to steam my salmon in parchment packets in the oven, with lots of lemon and dill!
Donna L says
My daughter loves when I oven bake salmon with a little olive oil.
Lahonna says
Our favorite way to cook salmon is to season with a rub of soy sauce, garlic, pepper, honey and ginger zest and then grill it. When done, drizzle with a little melted butter & orange juice. Yumm!
anna says
A little soya sauce,garlic powder,fresh ginger and chopped green onion on our salmon wrapped in foil on the barbeque is our favorite
way. That creuset grilling pan is absolutely divine.
Susan in the Boonies says
I like it pan seared in pistachios.
Lynn at Order in the Kitchen says
hmm toughy! I honestly don’t cook it that often to be honest 🙁 I don’t really trust myself with fish yet, although TRYING to get into it! I did have the most amazing salmon at Vivace here in Raleigh (I know you live here that’s why I’m sayin’)… it was served with pork belly and a vanilla pear compote, roasted potatoes and brussels sprouts. It was to.die.for. Anywho, I’ll hopefully try fish soon but I’ll probably grill it and try it your way!
Babs says
Pan fry with hoison glaze. Yum.
Denise O. says
I’ve actually never cooked salmon before! But I’d love to experiment.
Rita says
I’ve only tried an oven baked recipe once.
Linda says
We are very fond of poached salmon, but that’s probably because I don’t own one of these lovely grill pans. I would truly love one! 🙂
Stephanie Ann says
I love grilled salmon!!
Debbie says
I would truly love to own another piece of Le Creuset. A grill pan would be awesome.
Corisa says
poached!
Rhonda says
I usually cook it in foil in the oven with a little olive oil, lemon and cracked pepper.
Kristen M says
I love to pair baked salmon with sweet maple syrup flavoring.
DJ says
Copper River is not the only Alaskan river to produce high quality salmon. If you have the opportunity, try Yukon River too.
Robin says
We’re big salmon fans in my house — it’s healthful and flavorful, and can be dressed dozens of ways. I especially love it with a raw “salsa” of mango, red pepper, red onion, tomato, avocado, oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and a bit of spiced mustard.
Craig says
I usually like to grill my salmon.
Debbie says
Grilled!
Charul @ Tadka Masala says
I have like 100 things in my mind I can do with this grill! Fab giveaway.
Shelly says
I love it grilled!
Jen L says
Smoked Salmon is our specialty
Allison C says
My husband makes a rub and lets it sit overnight and then hot slow smokes it. It is awesome.
Aggie says
Oh I love good salmon!! I love it broiled, with a sweet/salty glaze…so good!
Wild Orchid says
I love marinading my salmon in teriyake sauce and baking it at 475 degrees until it is done.
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
adventurethyme says
I like salmon croquettes.
Jan says
Love to cook salmon simply seasoned on the grill
MaryAnn D says
I prefer mine grilled but I do love fried also.
Angie Gibb says
I love salmon… and I just moved into an apartment, so no more grilling outside (unless I mosey over to a park or something…) I think a grill pan is exactly what I need! beautiful, simple recipe, thank you!
Jennie says
Seriously coveting this pan! Can’t wait to try the salmon recipe.
Athena R says
I usually just pan sear it, but I love grilled salmon too.
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
My favorite way is when my husband grills it on a plank. It’s awesome!
rust says
I love Salmon smoked in butter and herbs in a smoker.
Gail says
Love to grill either on a plank or on the grates – Love Ina’s marinade
Kim C. says
I Love Salmon cooked under the broiler!!
barbara n says
Tonight we had salmon baked with a horseradish and crumb crust which was delicious!
Heather B says
I fix my salmon in the broiler and make a creamy lemon and dill sauce to put on top.
Stephanie from Minnesota From Scratch says
I usually bake salmon with some butter and garlic.
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
I love salmon any way you fix it. My favorite has to be with spinach pesto.
gina guthrie says
I usually broil it with teriyaki sauce.
sara says
I love it en papillot…easy clean up!
Amanda Thompson says
My favorite method is to grill the salmon on a bbq with lemon slices!
Amy Tong says
My favorite way to cook salmon used to be oven boiled. But I’ve gotta give your pan seared method a try. Sounds really easy and delicious.
Janel says
Would love to try some salmon out on a grill pan. usually bake or grill it!
Erin G says
I love putting salmon on the smoker.
Kenny says
I love grilling or smoking salmon!
Lynda @Me and My Pink Mixer says
My favorite way to prepare salmon is in a foil packet. Brush the salmon with pesto, top with sliced zucchini and halved grape tomatoes. Seal foil and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes – yum!
Heather | Farmgirl Gourmet says
Copper river salmon is my all time fave. So sweet and delish! I love it on the grill!!
Liz Blunt says
My favorite way to cook Copper River salmon is pan seared! And I ate it for dnner 4 nights last week!
Liz Blunt says
I love, love, love Copper River salmon. And I had it for dinner 4 times last week!
Leann Lindeman says
I like to pan sear it and put teriyaki on at the last minute.
Sara says
I love grilling salmon on cedar planks outside!
Joe Boyle says
One way I like to do salmon, especially Copper River, is to put it in foil with salt, pepper, rosemary and capers. Then put in 3 or 4 tablespoons of dry white wine. Seal well and grill, (I have a small gas grill), the packets on medium heat for 5 or 6 minutes. They come out juicy and tasty!
Anne says
My favorite way to prepare salmon is to bake it, but if I had a good grill pan, I’d love to make grilled salmon.
Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective says
Favorite way to eat salmon is grilled! Yours looks fantastic!
MariaV says
I like salmon grilled with a lemon or orange pepper seasoning.
Kelly says
I usually bake salmon – I also used to make salmon panzanella all the time, and I need to do that again soon!
The Healthy Apple says
OMG I love making salmon on the grill with balsamic vinegar and I LOVE Le Creuset; my favorite. Great giveaway, Paula!
xoox
Jennifer says
I usually just broil salmon. How great is this pan?!
Kristen says
As crazy as this sounds, I’ve actually never eaten salmon!
Alicia says
Definitely grilled, yummy!
Penny says
I love to pan sear or grill salmon. My husband and I just had Copper River salmon last week. It was so good!
April Hamelink says
I love salmon BBQed with lemon and garlic. I’ve moved to an apartment and can’t have a BBQ so would love to win this pan!
Diana says
We love to cook it on planks on the charcoal grill!
Debbie L says
I bake it in the oven with wild rice.
Justin says
Pan seared blackened salmon!
Mary W says
I always broil it with a brown sugar and spice rub!
latanya says
bake it in the oven
Patty Kasiewicz says
My husband loves to grill ours with a southern style seasoning
Margaret M says
Would love this grill pan to use when the weather is not quite grilling weather! Salmon and chicken would be the most cooked items
Jim Kottke says
on the grill
Nicki Spears says
I love salmon grilled, poached, baked, fried…is there any way that salmon is not delicious???
Beth says
I love salmon! It so delicious and healthy. I also love red. The grilling pan in red would be a much loved and used addition in my kitchen.
Wilma Jerrell says
Yes, she is a beauty and I would LOVE to win it to add to my kitchen!
Jennifer says
good luck to all
Rachel says
I love grilled salmon seasoned with a mixture of blackening seasoning, jerk seasoning, roasted garlic, red pepper and rosemary. Yum! This pan would be a great addition to my soon-to-come first kitchen!
Vanessa says
I have never fixed salmon, always been afraid to try. Maybe with this I could!
Elissa says
My favorite way to cook salmon is just to salt and pepper it and sear it in a really hot pan with the flesh side down first, then the skin. It gets crispy on the outside and is soft on the inside!
Shawna says
On the grill with some teriyaki sauce!
Cathy A. says
We love to have our salmon smoked, grilled on a cedar plank or just straight on the grill.
Sonya Morris says
I have no luck with salmon! When I eat it, I love it grilled…by someone else of course!
amy pugmire says
i love to bbq it in foil with a little bit of lemon juice and brown sugar.
Shawna says
I can’t cook Salmon. I love it and keep trying but haven’t succeeded yet. 🙁