The best part about pan-seared salmon is the crispy skin, but most people throw it away before cooking! Learn how to make the skin crispy with this easy recipe.
Season both sides of the salmon with the garlic salt and pepper
Preheat your pan to medium-high heat. It usually takes about 2-3 minutes for the pan to be hot enough.
Add the butter and allow it to sizzle across the pan
Add the salmon skin-side down for 3 minutes. Larger pieces of fish might take an additional minute. The skin will release easily when it's ready to be flipped.
Use a fish spatula to turn your fish and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until your fish flakes easily with a fork.
To keep the skin crispy, serve it skin-side up. Add a squeeze of lemon over the top if you'd like.