Butter Vs Oil: Which Is Better For Salmon? - Chowhound

If a steak can be cooked with butter, why not a salmon filet? Adding a knob of butter to a hot pan and letting it melt down serves as a great cooking medium for salmon. Similar to cooking a steak, the main advantage is the extra richness imparted by the butter. You can even enhance the flavor by adding garlic to create a fragrant garlic butter sauce to sear your fish in. Advertisement However, the biggest…