Perfect Seared Salmon - Fast and delicious...
Salmon with salad is my go-to lunch when I need to feel nourished but don't have much time.
I live in one of the country's biggest salmon producing states and until recently had only ever had success in cooking them on the bbq.
But a perfect, crispy skinned seared salmon is much easier that you might think.
I've tried the celebrity chef tricks such a starting your pan cold and bringing it to temp, or cooking it in all kinds of weird ways but this method has (so far) proved to be fool proof.
If I can make it, you can.
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Enjoy!
Ingredients
serves 4
CARBS 0.01 | PROTEIN 54.1 | FAT 14.8 | CAL 365
4 salmon fillets, approx 250 grams each
Salt and pepper
Method
Heat a good quality non-stick frying pan over med-high heat.
Place salmon fillets, skin side down, into the frying pan.
Using your hand, firmly press the fillets flat to the surface of the pan and hold for about 30 seconds.
Cook for 3-4 minutes and gently flip.
Cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
It really is that easy!
The secret is the non-stick pan (although you could try a folded piece of baking paper instead) and the pressing of the fillets to get an even sear.
Serve over wilted spinach and with a healthy dollop of my Creamy Herb Dressing.
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