Crispy Skin Salmon with Greens
Crispy skin salmon with garlicky green beans and a squeeze of lemon.
No reviews yet- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Serves
- 2
- Est. cost
- $16.33
About $8.16 per serve. Costs are estimates in AUD, not live supermarket prices.
Ingredients
About this recipe
Learn the trick to perfectly crispy salmon skin: a dry fillet, a hot pan and patience. Ready in 20 minutes and packed with protein and healthy fats.
Method
Step 1
Pat the salmon dry and season the skin with salt.
Step 2
Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Place the salmon skin-side down and press gently for 10 seconds.
10 sec
Step 3
Cook without moving for 5–6 minutes until the skin is crisp and the flesh is cooked two-thirds of the way up.
6 min
Step 4
Turn and cook for 1–2 minutes. Remove to a plate.
2 min
Step 5
Add the beans and garlic to the pan with a splash of water. Cook for 3 minutes until bright green. Serve with the salmon and lemon.
3 min
Cooking tips
Pat the skin completely dry with paper towel — moisture is the enemy of crispy skin.
Storage
Best eaten fresh. Leftover salmon keeps in the fridge for 1 day.
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