Cajun honey butter salmon recipe: 59 photos
Cajun Honey Butter Salmon
FAQ
A seared fish necessity. Butter + Oil. Butter makes everything better, and the oil is key for helping create the crispy exterior. Make sure to use an oil with a high smoke point like canola, grapeseed, or avocado oil to avoid burning it.
How to cook salmon
- Pat the skin side of the fish dry with a paper towel.
- Season the skin with sea salt to add crispiness.
- Place a fry pan on medium-high heat and add olive oil for cooking.
- Place the fish onto the heated pan, skin side down. ...
- Cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Turn over and cook for a further 3-4 minutes.
Does Salmon Need To Be Rinsed? Salmon does not need to be rinsed before cooking, says Dr. Farzad, who points out that, “food safety guidelines suggest that rinsing meat including fish/salmon can increase the risk of spreading pathogenic (disease causing) bacteria around your kitchen.”
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Cooking Salmon
- Not removing the pin bones. ...
- Seasoning the fish too soon before cooking. ...
- Removing the salmon skin before cooking (with one exception). ...
- Cooking the fish skin-side up. ...
- Leaving the fish on the heat for too long.