I make my family eat salmon once a week because it is one of the world’s healthiest foods, containing anti-inflammatory omega-3 fat. It is also one of the few food sources of Vitamin D and selenium.
It does have a stronger flavor than other fish, so some people shy away from it, especially kids. So I have tried preparing salmon countless ways to get them to like it; special sauces, cedar plank grilled, broiled, bruleed, etc. It turned out, the simplest recipe was everyone’s favorite and I no longer had to “force” them to eat it. The key? Searing the skin in a piping hot pan in a delicious heart-healthy fat!
I used duck fat because it one of healthiest fats you can eat and also the key to all of the delicious food served in French restaurants! It can be a little pricey, but I render my own when I cook duck breast. You can also use pastured bacon fat, ghee, or coconut oil.
This easy salmon recipe requires very few ingredients and barely takes 15 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
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- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat an oven-proof skillet on high.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Add fat to pan and place salmon skin side down in it and cook for about 5 minutes until skin is browned and crispy. Gently turn fish over and cook on other side for 5 minutes.
- Place entire pan in oven and bake for another 5-8 minutes until just cooked through. The secret to perfect salmon is to not over cook it.
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