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Crispy Skillet Salmon

SeafoodStove-TopGastro-Pub

Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 3 servings

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Crispy Skillet Salmon is a dinnertime hero if you ask us! Why, you might wonder? Well, first, it only requires two ingredients. Yep, you read that right. Two whole ingredients. Your favorite tender salmon with a little sprinkle of sea salt. If you need more convincing, know that Crispy Skillet Salmon is ready in under 15 minutes so you can be eating well even when you're in a hurry! See? Doesn't this delightfully simple and flavorful dish deserve a cape for its delicious awesomeness?!

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2-2 pounds salmon, boneless and skin-on, cut into individual fillets
  • sea salt, to taste
  • neutral-flavored oil, to taste

Directions

Step 1 -Season the salmon flesh liberally with the sea salt.

Step 2 -Heat a large cast iron skillet or nonstick skillet over high heat and add enough of the oil to generously coat the surface.

Step 3 -Allow the skillet to heat up for a few minutes until it is sizzling hot.

Step 4 -Carefully place the salmon fillets skin-side up on the hot skillet.

Step 5 -Allow the salmon to cook for 6 minutes.

Step 6 -Use a metal spatula to carefully flip the salmon and cook until it is done to at least 145 degrees F, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 7 -Remove the salmon fillets from the skillet using a spatula.

Step 8 -Serve.

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