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Cast iron salmon is rich, moist and delicious and so easy to make! Using just 4-ingredients you can have crispy skin salmon in just 20 minutes. A super simple weeknight meal and a great head start ingredient for a busy week. Cast iron salmon is one of my favorite ways to make this fish. It’s super easy to do and results in a moist and flakey salmon filet with super crispy skin. Serve this up with a couple of simple sides (we love asparagus + rice pilaf) and you’ll have a delicious and nutritious dinner ready to go any night of the week. Which Is The Healthiest Salmon To Eat?Wild salmon is the healthier option but that doesn’t mean that you can’t buy a good quality farmed salmon. I actually recommend using farm-raised salmon for this recipe, because it has a higher fat content and holds up really well to this high-heat cooking technique. However, I love using wild salmon when making baked salmon. When buying farmed salmon, look for salmon that is raised in the United States, Canada, Norway and Scotland. These are the areas with the best farming practices. How To Cook Cast Iron Salmon In The Oven?
This very simple cooking technique results in a super moist and flavorful salmon with nice crispy skin. What Is The White Stuff On My Salmon When I Cook It?It’s a coagulated protein from the muscle fibers in the salmon and is nothing to worry about, it’s 100% safe to eat. Rumor has it that a quick brine can help to eliminate this, but I have never actually tried it myself. In all honesty, the white stuff doesn’t really bug me. Salmon is an easy and delicious weeknight meal. Make an extra sevring to have on hand as a head start ingrednet for a busy week. Course: DINNER, LUNCH Cuisine: American, dairy free, gluten free, low carb + keto, Paleo Prep Time5 mins Cook Time15 mins Total Time20 mins Servings: 4 people Calories: 173kcal
*General rule of thumb is to cook for 4-6 minutes per every 1/2 inch of thickness. So be sure to adjust cook time as needed. Serving: 1salmon filet | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 631mg | Potassium: 556mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg About Dani SpiesDani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen. Learn MoreWork With Me Reader InteractionsYum! I love this recipe.Is salmon good in a cast iron?The key part to proudly putting salmon on your dinner table is in the cooking. There's many ways to cook salmon but I always prefer to cook it fast and with a high heat. A cast iron skillet is perfect for this as it retains the heat and is oven safe to a high heat.
How do you cook salmon in a cast iron skillet without it sticking?Preheat your skillet for a few minutes before adding oil (this prevents the oil from getting too hot before the pan is evenly warmed up), then add the oil and heat it until it shimmers like a mirage. Then, immediately after you add the fish to the pan, decrease the heat to low.
How do you cook salmon in an iron skillet in the oven?Instructions. Preheat the oven to 375°. Place a rack in the middle of the oven. ... . Place salmon (skin-side dowin the baking sheet or cast iron skillet. Drizzle some oil over the top of each salmon fillet. ... . Season with salt, pepper and paprika (or Cajun seasonin and transfer to the oven.. Bake for 10-15 minutes.. |