Garlic Salmon

Garlic Salmon is a simple, yet delicious dish that often raises quite a few questions among home cooks. It's a delicate balance of achieving the right sear without overcooking the fish, seasoning it just enough to preserve the natural flavor of the salmon but add some interest, and correctly preparing the garlic butter sauce. Where many people go wrong is in overcooking the salmon - this results in a dry, flaky and less palatable dish. To get the most out of the dish, the salmon should be pan-seared on medium heat until it turns opaque halfway up the sides, then flipped once and cooked until the rest of the side is opaque. A good tip is to let the fish rest for a few minutes after cooking, allowing the heat to evenly distribute throughout, thereby ensuring thorough cooking without the risk of overdoing it. Another little known tip is to use fresh garlic for the sauce – it adds a significant flavor punch, incomparable to pre-packaged minced variants. Using quality butter also makes a massive difference to the flavor profile of the sauce.