Ingredients for Salt Roasted Salmon
- Olive Oil
- Salmon Fillets
- Coarse Salt
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Lemon wedges, for serving
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How to Make Salt Roasted Salmon
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Place salmon fillet(s) skin-side down in the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
- Remove skillet from heat. Evenly mound coarse sea salt around and over the salmon, creating a cohesive crust about ½ inch thick.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 5 minutes per inch of thickness. (For example, a 1-inch thick fillet roasts for 5 minutes; a 1.5-inch fillet roasts for 7.5 minutes).
- Remove from oven and let rest in the salt crust for 2 minutes.
- Carefully brush away the excess salt using a pastry brush. For stubborn salt, gently rinse the salmon under cool running water.
- Transfer the salmon to a clean plate or work surface. Finish removing any remaining salt with a pastry brush.
- Drizzle with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, season generously with freshly ground black pepper, and serve with a lemon wedge.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4720 g
Sugar
0g
Fat
9g
Carbs
0g
