Salmon is considered a healthy fat high in Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Fish in general has more of the healthy unsaturated fats compared to poultry and red meat which has more of the unhealthy saturated fats. You will hear debates about wild being healthier than farmed but let’s not let perfect get in the way of good! If you have never made fish at home, here is my go-to, easiest and quickest recipe for yummy pan-friend Salmon that is now a family favorite.
Ingredients:
1/4-1/2lb per person you are feeding of Atlantic Salmon (thawed)
3 tbsp. Trinidad Style Lemon-Garlic Marinade*
1 tbsp. Garlic Salt
1 tsp. Pepper
1 tbsp. vegetable or olive oil
Cooking Instructions:
1. In a non-stick pan, add cooking oil, and place on low-medium heat.
2. Season your fish with the spices and coat the top evenly. Slice your salmon into portioned sizes if not already purchased in portions.
3. Once oil is shimmering, using tongs, place salmon skin side up for about 5-6 minutes with the lid on. You can watch the color of the meat change to approximately a quarter of the way up the salmon as you peek under the lid. If you like it super well-done, you can watch the shiny pink turn opaque up until it reaches halfway through.
4. Use a spatula to stabilize the fish with one hand and tongs in the other to help you turn the fish over. Another 4 minutes here or so. Do not overcook to avoid a rubbery texture to the fish. Remove from pan and place on a dish with a paper towel on it to absorb any excess oil. Top should be a nice golden brown and from the side, the fish should appear cooked through.
5. Serve atop dressed salad greens with a crunchy sprinkle of something on top such as sliced almonds or parmesan crisps. Add a lemon wedge on the side. Enjoy!
*I get this specific seasoning from Penny’s Spices delivered. I get no sponsorship from this, I just genuinely love this product. Could use garlic powder and lemon zest, or garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, or even just garlic salt and cayenne pepper… it really is up to your taste buds!
