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Cast Iron Salmon

Salmon is an easy and delicious weeknight meal. Make an extra sevring to have on hand as a head start ingrednet for a busy week.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: DINNER, LUNCH
Cuisine: American, dairy free, gluten free, low carb + keto, Paleo
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 173kcal
Author: Dani Spies

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces salmon, cut into 4 ounce filets
  • 1 teaspoon ghee, or coconut or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt,
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 450 Fahrenheit and place 12-inch cast iron skillet in the oven to heat up.
  • Use a paper towel to pat both sides of salmon dry. If the skin is wet, it won't get crispy.
    patting salmon with paper towel
  • Season the salmon skin with kosher salt.
    sprinkling salt on salmon skin
  • Carefully, remove hot pan from the oven and melt ghee in the pan.
    ghee melting in hot pan
  • Add salmon, skin side down, to the pan. You want to hear a sizzling sear when it hits the pan. Season top of salmon with a little more salt and black pepper and place in the oven for about 15 minutes.*
    seasoning salmon in cast iron skillet
  • Once the salmon is opaque and flaky and opaque, it's ready to serve. I usually just stick a fork in and twist to make sure my salmon is done.
    flaking off the salmon with a fork
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

*General rule of thumb is to cook for 4-6 minutes per every 1/2 inch of thickness.  So be sure to adjust cook time as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1salmon filet | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 631mg | Potassium: 556mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg