SUPER Quick (and Moist!) Salmon Dish
(So moist I had to use that word!)
My love for slow-roasting salmon runs deep. But sometimes I don't have 30-60 minutes to let it baste in its own juices. I'm guessing you don't always either! So here's a way I learned to make it that takes literally 10 minutes max.
Makes 2 servings:
Ingredients:
Cooking oil like olive oil or coconut oil
2 4-6oz portions of good quality salmon
Salt and pepper to taste
Herbs for fish should you desire them
Directions:
Season your salmon to taste. Then, heat enough oil to coat the pan you're using (preferably nonstick) on moderately high heat. You want the oil hot but not smoking hot.
Place your salmon filets skin-side UP to sear the fish until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Don't play around with the fish while it's browning. Just let it sit :)
Flip the filets over and cook skin-side down for another 3-4 minutes. And that is IT! Seriously!
Obviously the more you cook the fish the more well-done it will be. The times I mentioned are for a medium cook temp which is how I prefer it. The white albumin that seeps out of salmon shouldn't form this way.
Feel free to chop up some herbs to top the fish, give it a splash of lemon, serve it with capers on the side. Add some veggies to your plate and you're good to go!
Enjoy!