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SIMPLE CRISPY SKIN SKILLET SALMON
Michelle Sam
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.
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Prep Time
4
minutes
mins
Cook Time
6
minutes
mins
Marinating time
30
minutes
mins
Total Time
40
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Servings
4
people
Calories
245
kcal
Equipment
cast iron skillet
Ingredients
Metric
US Customary
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680
g
Salmon fillet with skin
About 170 g (6 oz) per person
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1½
tsp
coarse sea salt
depending on taste
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½
tsp
fresh ground pepper
depending on taste
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1
tsp
fresh oregano
or dried
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1
tsp
fresh thyme
or dried
Instructions
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De-scale salmon fillet. Reputable fish mongers may do this for you.
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Cut the salmon fillet into individual portions.
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Dry the fillet with a paper towel.
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Generously season the skin side wih just salt.
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Season the flesh side with salt, pepper and herbs.
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Place the fillets on paper towels, skin side down for 30 minutes.
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Preheat cast iron skillet until hot.
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If your skillet is not oiled, spray a little oil to prevent sticking, but the salmon should render oil.
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Sear the salmon fillets, placing the flesh side down first. (Skin side up) Do not overcrowd the skillet.
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PARTIALLY cover with a lid to prevent the oil from splattering and allow air for the steam to escape.
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Reduce the heat to medium and cook funtil the sides of the fillet is half cooked. (about 3 minutes depending on the fillet thickness)
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Flip the salmon fillets and cook the skin last to ensure a crispy skin. Do not overcook!
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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:
4
g
Calories:
245
kcal
Carbohydrates:
1
g
Protein:
34
g
Fat:
11
g
Saturated Fat:
2
g
Cholesterol:
94
mg
Sodium:
947
mg
Potassium:
850
mg
Fiber:
1
g
Sugar:
1
g
Vitamin A:
136
IU
Vitamin C:
2
mg
Calcium:
35
mg
Iron:
2
mg
Keyword
easy salmon, Pan seared salmon, Salmon, Seared salmon
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