Salmon Steak

A Filipino-style salmon steak pan-fried until golden, then glazed with a savory calamansi-soy sauce and softened onions. It is rich, flavorful, and best served hot with rice.

Estimated cost: ₱300–₱330

Total 20 min · Serves 1

Nutrition per serving: 548 kcal · 40 g protein · 7 g carbs · 40 g fat

Ingredients

• 190g salmon steak cut
• 1/2 cup red onion, sliced
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp calamansi juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp water

Steps

1. Pat the salmon steak dry with paper towels so it browns properly. Season both sides lightly with ground black pepper.
2. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, calamansi juice, and water. Set aside for the glaze.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the cooking oil and swirl to coat the pan.
4. Place the salmon steak in the hot pan. Sear for 3 to 4 minutes without moving it, until the underside is golden brown and releases easily from the pan.
5. Flip the salmon carefully and cook the other side for another 3 minutes, until the surface is browned and the center is just cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
6. Lower the heat to medium. Add the sliced onions to the same pan and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly softened and glossy.
7. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
8. Pour in the calamansi-soy mixture. Let it simmer for 1 minute, scraping the browned bits from the pan until the sauce becomes slightly glossy.
9. Return the salmon to the pan and spoon the sauce over it for 30 to 45 seconds. Turn off the heat once the fish is coated and the sauce lightly clings to the surface.
10. Rest for 1 minute before serving so the salmon stays juicy.

Prices are estimates based on Department of Agriculture price monitoring. Nutrition is estimated from ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central, FNRI).