Crispy salmon is a wonderful main dish that is bursting with savory flavors. The homemade ginger soy sauce glazes the fish perfectly, giving you a stunning and picturesque meal. Many modern recipes use salmon with the skin removed. However, there is so much flavor and beautiful texture in the skin of the salmon if cooked properly. Salmon skin is also incredibly healthy and full of omega-3 fatty acids, a nutrient necessary for cognitive function. My crispy salmon recipe prepares the fish in a classic and delicious way, while using a Chinese finishing sauce for a richer taste.
Ingredients
How to choose salmon pieces
I highly recommend using salmon pieces that are on the smaller side, about 6 to 8 oz (170 to 225 g) per piece. This way you can cook the salmon to a tender texture with crispy skin using only the stovetop. It is possible to make this dish with much larger and thicker cuts. But you will need to finish them in the oven at 250°F (120°C) to ensure the inside is properly cooked.
Mise en place
When you are ready to cook, here are the ingredients you will need:
Salmon (lightly seasoned with salt) Garlic Ginger Green Onion Light Soy Sauce
How to make crispy salmon
Here is a quick look at how to make crispy salmon with garlic soy sauce.
How Can We Make the Salmon Skin Crispy
The golden brown, crispy skin of the salmon is key to the success of this recipe. I have a few tricks that work well to make the skin truly perfect.
First, you should always place the salmon in the hot pan with the skin side down. Be sure to leave the fish in the hot skillet, pressed down with a spatula for at least a minute. This will also help prevent the skin from peeling away from the filet. Even though salmon skin contains a good amount of fat and you won’t need much oil to cook it, searing the skin with a bit more oil helps the skin to puff up and taste even crispier.
How to serve crispy salmon with ginger soy sauce
Not only is this a perfect entree to serve any day of the week, but it is also quite easy to make. Once you master the crispy skin, you will be able to make this entire recipe in just a few minutes. It can easily become one of your go-to weeknight meals. I like to serve my crispy salmon with a side of fried cabbage or stir fried garlic pea shoots. A green vegetable is typically a great match for crispy salmon. You also can’t go wrong with this 10-minute egg fried rice, which is a great addition to any meal. Ginger garlic crispy salmon is a straightforward, simple meal that is packed with many intense flavors. The crispy texture of the fish is incredible with the zesty taste of the fresh ginger. This is one meal that you will never grow tired of. It is easy to see why it is a classic!
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