Chef notes
So many people are intimidated by cooking fish, but really is one of the easiest, fastest ways to get dinner on the table. There’s hardly any prep time — and it cooks quickly.
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Technique Tip: Make sure the oil has time to heat before adding salmon. This way you get a beautiful, caramelized crust.
Swap Option: This is a perfect method for cooking about any protein, so feel free to swap out salmon for a steak or a pork chop.
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- juice of 3 lemons (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 small onion, cut into very thin rings
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon filets
- 4 tablespoons Greek seasoning
Preparation
1.Preheat the oven to 400 F. Sprinkle each salmon fillet with one tablespoon of Greek seasoning.
2.In an 8-inch cast-iron skillet set over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons oil until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Place salmon in the skillet, skin side down. Sear both sides of the salmon for 3 minutes each. Once seared, place the skillet in the preheated oven for about 6 minutes.
3In a medium bowl, add garlic, dry mustard, salt, and pepper. Using a fork, mash the garlic into the salt mixture until the garlic turns into a paste. Add lemon juice to the mixture, then slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup oil while whisking vigorously.
4.In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, tomato and onion. Toss with the dressing, and let sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the lettuce to wilt a bit. Set aside.
5.Take the skillet out of the oven and serve the salmon over the salad, or with the salad on the side.
