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 mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Cast iron skillet
Grill or camp fire
- 1 salmon filet per person
- your favorite fish rub/seasoning
- olive oil
- lemon, cut in slices
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