Learn how to cook salmon with this simple and tasty preparation.
Pan-fried wild salmon is a delicious and healthy way to prepare this nutritious fish. Here’s a simple recipe to get you started:
Ingredients:
- 2 wild salmon fillets, skin-on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Lemon wedges
Instructions:
- Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Season the salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the salmon fillets to the skillet, skin-side down. Press down gently with a spatula to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the salmon for 4-5 minutes on the skin side, until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
- Carefully flip the salmon fillets over and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the flesh side, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve the salmon hot, with a squeeze of lemon juice over the top.
Enjoy your delicious and healthy pan-fried wild salmon!