How to Cook Salmon 3 Easy Ways (Pan-Seared, Air Fryer & Roasted) | Allrecipes

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier with better fats.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Trout is a nutritious alternative; canned salmon is budget-friendly.

Trim off the edges of the salmon fillets and remove any loose scales if cooking with skin on.

Cut the salmon into fillets or keep it whole for cooking.

Heat a stainless steel skillet over high heat and add avocado oil to coat the bottom.

Season the salmon with salt and pepper, placing the presentation side down first.

Cook the salmon until it releases easily from the skillet and has a crispy crust.

Remove the salmon and keep warm by covering with foil.

In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic, seasoning with salt and pepper and a dash of oregano.

Add lemon zest to the butter mixture.

Serve the salmon with the lemon garlic butter sauce and mashed potatoes.

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