Best Salmon

Learned this method on ATK. Watched the episode today, tried tonight, best Salmon I’ve ever made!

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Step 1

Mix water and salt together to create a brine. (No measurements as it’s partly dependent on how many filets you’re planning to cook.) Make enough to submerge the filets. Brine should be salty to taste.

Step 2

Submerge filets in brine and soak for 15 minutes.

Step 3

While filets are soaking, prep a non-stick pan for cooking the fish by grinding salt and pepper into the cold pan. No pre-heating!

Step 4

Remove filet(s) from the brine and pat dry. Place them skin side down in the cold prepped pan. Salt and pepper the filets.

Step 5

Cook for 6-8 minutes over medium high heat. You will see the flesh beginning to cook.

Step 6

Flip the filets and cook another 6-8 minutes (still over medium high heat). Use a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the filet to test for fineness. Remove when the temp reads 125.

Step 7

Rest for 6-8 minutes and serve.