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Crispy Seared Salmon
5 from 3 votes

Crispy Seared Salmon

The easiest, most incredible pan-seared salmon recipe for the ultimate crispy salmon skin. Tender on the inside, with a perfect golden brown crust on the outside!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3 to 4 Servings
Calories: 316 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1.5 to 2 lbs salmon cut into individual filets
  • salt sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large cast iron skillet (or non-stick skillet) over high heat and add enough avocado oil to generously coat the surface, about 3 tablespoons. Allow the skillet to heat up for a few minutes until it is sizzling hot. You want it to be between 400 and 500 degrees while cooking the salmon. If you have a laser thermometer, now is a great time to use it to test the temperature of the skillet before you place the salmon in it.
  2. Carefully place the salmon filets flesh side down (skin side up) on the hot skillet. Be careful to gently apply it to the skillet rather than plopping it down, or grease will surely fly back at you.
  3. Allow the salmon to cook for 6 minutes on the flesh side. Use a metal spatula to carefully flip the salmon and cook for 4 minutes on the salmon skin side, or cook to whatever doneness you prefer. Salmon is considered fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
  4. Note when flipping the salmon: you don’t need to fully pick up the salmon and plop it down when flipping it, but rather you can use the spatula to gently roll it over. If you'd like, you can turn the salmon filets on their sides to get a golden crust on the outer edges. To check the internal temperature of the fish, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the filet.
  5. Remove the salmon filets from the skillet using your metal spatula and serve with your favorite side dishes. Store any leftover pan-fried salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 8ounces Calories 316kcal (16%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 14g (22%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g (65%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 to 4 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 316

% Daily Value*

Serving 8ounces
Calories 316kcal 16%
Protein 46g 92%
Fat 14g 22%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.