Indulge in a culinary delight with our crispy-skinned salmon recipe, where tender flaky fish meets a perfectly crispy exterior. This dish is a symphony of flavors, bringing together fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and the irresistible crunch of golden skin. Dive into the art of creating a restaurant-worthy salmon dish right in your kitchen.
Cooking Time:
15-20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets, skin-on
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Process:
- Prep Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat Skillet: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear Salmon: Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin side down. Cook for about 5-6 minutes without moving them to achieve a crispy skin.
- Season and Flip: While the skin crisps, sprinkle minced garlic, dried thyme, paprika, and lemon zest over the top of each fillet. After 5-6 minutes, carefully flip the fillets using a spatula.
- Cook Through: Continue cooking the salmon for another 3-4 minutes on the flesh side until cooked through and flaky.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the salmon from the skillet and transfer to serving plates. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over the fish.
Nutrition (per serving, approximately):
- Calories: 300
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fat: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg