SIMPLE CRISPY SKIN SKILLET SALMON
This very simple skillet salmon recipe is SO easy and delicious. If you can find a salmon fillet with the skin, try crisping the skin which is both delicious and healthy. The salmon skin has a higher amount of Omega-3 oils than the actual meat.
Equipment
- cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 680 g Salmon fillet with skin About 170 g (6 oz) per person
- 1½ tsp coarse sea salt depending on taste
- ½ tsp fresh ground pepper depending on taste
- 1 tsp fresh oregano or dried
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or dried
Instructions
- De-scale salmon fillet. Reputable fish mongers may do this for you.
- Cut the salmon fillet into individual portions.
- Dry the fillet with a paper towel.
- Generously season the skin side wih just salt.
- Season the flesh side with salt, pepper and herbs.
- Place the fillets on paper towels, skin side down for 30 minutes.
- Preheat cast iron skillet until hot.
- If your skillet is not oiled, spray a little oil to prevent sticking, but the salmon should render oil.
- Sear the salmon fillets, placing the flesh side down first. (Skin side up) Do not overcrowd the skillet.
- PARTIALLY cover with a lid to prevent the oil from splattering and allow air for the steam to escape.
- Reduce the heat to medium and cook funtil the sides of the fillet is half cooked. (about 3 minutes depending on the fillet thickness)
- Flip the salmon fillets and cook the skin last to ensure a crispy skin. Do not overcook!
- When cooked, remove the salmon and plate it skin side up to keep the skin crispy! Serve with your choice of sides. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 4gCalories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 34gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 947mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 136IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 2mg
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