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Crispy-Skinned Salmon

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Achieve crispy skin and perfectly cooked salmon with a technique that emphasizes the importance of resting the fish for optimal texture.

00:08:00 total

Serves 2

medium

Seafood Main

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Ingredients

  1. salmon fillet - watch the video to see (skin on, dried before cooking)
  2. salt - to taste
  3. pepper - to taste
  4. oil - watch the video to see (for the grill)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salmon: Dry the salmon fillet thoroughly before cooking.
  2. Heat the Grill: Preheat the grill or plancher and let the oil heat up slightly.
  3. Cook the Salmon: Sear the salmon, mostly on one side to get the skin crispy, then flip and finish cooking for a total of about 6 minutes.
  4. Rest the Fish: Let the salmon rest for a minute and a half, then briefly place in a preheated oven for 1 minute to reach the perfect internal temperature.
  5. Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. The salmon should have a large flake and a translucent appearance, indicating it is perfectly cooked.

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