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Cast Iron Salmon

A cast iron pan was the perfect choice for this cook. This was done to get theskin nice and crispy and get some different flavors.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet
  • Grill or camp fire

Ingredients
  

  • 1 salmon filet per person
  • your favorite fish rub/seasoning
  • olive oil
  • lemon, cut in slices

Instructions
 

  • To get the nice crispy salmon skin, let the salmon dry out for about half an hour skin side up in the fridge.
  • When this is happening it is a great time to heat up the cast iron.
  • I heated my cast iron up to about 350° in my Traeger Grill. This could also work on a campfire or on the stove.
  • I seasoned the meat side of the salmon first with a dash of olive oil and then seasoning and put the lemons on top.
  • For the cook I added a little olive oil to the pan and then added the salmon skin side down. After about three to four minutes flip over your salmon. Before flipping, I placed the lemons on the edge of the pan so they could get caramelized.
  • After flipping, cook until your salmon reaches desired temperature. I like to pull my salmon around 130° internal temperature
  • Serve with your favorite sides.
Keyword camping, cast iron, salmon, simple