Cast Iron Skillet Salmon Recipe

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.

Trim off the edges of the salmon with a knife.

Coat the bottom of a 12-inch cast iron skillet with olive oil.

Place the salmon skin side down in the skillet.

Cook the salmon for 2.5 to 3 minutes on the skin side without moving it.

Watch for the flesh to turn a whitish color halfway up the salmon.

Flip the salmon over after 2.5 to 3 minutes when it has a good color.

Cook the other side for another 3 minutes without moving it.

Check if the salmon lifts easily from the skillet to ensure it's cooked.

Remove the skin from the salmon after cooking.

Season the salmon with cracked pepper after cooking.

Let the salmon rest for 1 to 2 minutes before serving.

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