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Cast Iron Salmon Steaks

Pan Fried Salmon Steaks

This easy pan fried salmon steaks is delicious and cooks up in less than 15 minutes making it perfect for weekdays or weekend.
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Course: Al La Carte, Dinner, Entree, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Healthy Meals, Mediterranean
Keyword: Cast iron cooking, How to cook salmon steaks, salmon seasonings, salmon steaks in a cast iron pan, salmon steaks recipes
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 558kcal
Author: Julietkitchen By Chef Yasmin

Equipment

Ingredients

For the spice mix

For Cooking the Salmon

  • 2 pounds salmon steaks about 3 steaks 1 inch thickness
  • 1 spice mix recipe
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced and seeds removed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped

Instructions

  • Combine the spice mix ingredients in a small prep bowl
    1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper , 1/2 teaspoon grond cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chipolte chili powder
  • Season the salmon steaks with all the spice mix
    1 spice mix recipe
  • Heat a 10 - 12 inch cast iron skillet. Add the avocado oil. Use medium heat.
    3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • Add the salmon steaks to the pan. Cook each side 4 to 5 minutes until lightly golden.
    During the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking, add in the lemon slices. Tuck them into any empty spaces. Sprinkle in the dill.
    Use a spoon to spoon the lemony oil over the salmon. Turn off the stove and serve with your favorite side dishes.
    2 pounds salmon steaks, 1 lemon thinly sliced, 2 tablespoons fresh dill

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Nutrition

Calories: 558kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 1108mg | Potassium: 1509mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 249IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3mg