For this species, the chefs agree wholeheartedly: Pan-frying is where it's at. "Pan-frying salmon is one of the quickest and most rewarding ways to cook this flavorful fish," says Lauren Sampson ...

That means they also respond differently to heat and cooking styles. Some fish do best with high temperatures and a quick sear. Others need gentle heat to keep them from drying out or falling apart.

"The best way to do the fish, first of all, is love the fish," said Falsini, who has spent the last 30 years cooking at some of the top hotels around the world. "A lot of people don't love the fish." ...