Pan-steamed salmon fillets
The Dutch method for a tender salmon: sear the skin-side of the salmon for 30 seconds, then simmer covered in a low oven for 10 minutes.
This dish is perfect for a family dinner or a get-together with friends. The salmon is cooked to be tender and flavorful, accompanied by fresh vegetables.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time5 min
- Cook time12 min
- Resting30 min
- Total47 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodfrying pan
- Estimated cost$5.12 $2.56 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
people
- $4.56
- $0.06
- $0.13
- $0.27
- $0.10
Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Take the salmon out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking.
- Squeeze lemon juice over it, season with pepper, and garnish with herbs. ≈ 2 min
- Heat the fat: the oil should be hot but not smoking, and the butter should have just finished foaming.
- Place the paving stones with the flat side facing up, cook for 30 seconds, then reduce the heat and cover.
- Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
The bill
Pan-steamed salmon fillets
- 2 fresh salmon fillets with the skin on (a total of 300 to 400g)$4.56
- Lemon juice$0.06
- pepper$0.13
- dried dill or parsley$0.27
- 2 tablespoons of oil, butter, or margarine$0.10
Total$5.12
that's $2.56 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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