The best way to cook salmon

Sometimes a cooking technique is just as important as the recipe itself. Once you get this down adding sides is a breeze

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F

Step 2

Pat the salmon fillets dry and season the flesh side with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 3

In a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat add 1tsp of olive oil. When the pan is hot add the salmon SKIN SIDE UP. Sear on the one side until golden brown, 2-4 minutes.

Step 4

If your pan is oven safe flip the salmon and place in the oven until salmon is firm and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145°F, 7-10 minutes.

Step 5

If your pan is not oven safe transfer the salmon to a foil lined baking sheet, seared side up. Roast in the oven till it reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145°F, 7-10 minutes.

Step 6

Carefully remove from oven and let rest 2 minutes