Crispy salmon skin is thecracklingof the sea!
Serve it naked, straight up!
And if youre wondering just how crispy we get that skin?
Crispy Skin Salmon pictured with a side ofCreamy Lemon & Herb Risotto(made using an entirely hands free method!)
THIS crispy (volume ON!)
), oil, salt and pepper.
Skin-on salmon check that the fish is descaled (ie.
Crispy Skin Salmon pictured with a side ofCreamy Lemon & Herb Risotto(made using an entirely hands free method!)
scales removed) and pin-boned, ie.
tiny bones that poke out around the middle the fillet removed.
To check, just run your fingers along the flesh surface and the sides.
You will feel if there are any bones inside.
Use fish boning tweezers (or even personal grooming tweezers!)
to pull them out.
To remove, use the flat side of a knife and scrape against the scales.
The scales will flick everywhere, but they will come off easily!
It will still be delicious!
Crispy skin salmon served with a side of creamyLemon & Herb Risotto(ultra easy, hands-free cooking method)
Oil helps distribute the pans heat evenly as well as fry the skin to help crisp it.
If time permits, leave the salmon skin side up in the fridge for an hour or so.
Fridge air is very low in humidity so will air dry the skin even more.
Skin side down first Put enough oil in a non stick skillet so the base is fully covered.
Its easy to tell how the salmon is progressing: Just look at the side of the salmon.
Skin side UP!!
!Plate up skin side up to preserve that crispy skin youve worked so hard for!
Also, dont pour sauce on the skin, it will make it soggy almost instantly.
and place fillet on top, else pour sauce around the plated fillet.
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Heres a close up of the salmon skin so you could see how crispy and wafer thin it is.
Tohearhow crispy it is, just watch the recipe video!
With the crispy skin as an extra element, itreallydoesnt need anything else except perhaps a wedge of lemon!
However, Ive served it here with alemony, herbed risotto.
(And what if I told you theres an entirely hands-off ,oven-baked way to make creamy risottos??
)Published the recipe!
Here it is:Lemon & Herb Risotto(hands-free baked method!)
But if you do want a simple sauce, try thisCreamy Dill Sauce for SalmonorCreamy Garlic and Herb Salmon.
Or, if youre up for a decadent and fancy option, tryHollandaiseor taragon-infusedBearnaise sauce!
Then choose aside salad or veggie side, and add some crusty bread to complete your meal!
