Farm To Table: Pacific Northwest | Salmon Recipe | Chefs A' Field Culinary Adventures

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Trout is often lower in cost and provides similar flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for cooking.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a high smoke point and similar flavor.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.

Add olive oil to the skillet and let it heat up.

Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet.

Sear the salmon for about 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy.

Flip the salmon fillets over.

Add butter to the skillet and let it melt around the salmon.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon while it cooks.

Add fresh herbs to the skillet and baste the salmon with the melted butter for a few minutes.

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