Pan-Fried Wild Salmon Trader Joe’s Recipe

Wild salmon Trader Joe’s is the best ingredient for this simple yet elegant dish. This recipe doesn’t use many types of seasonings to make sure the natural taste of wild salmon becomes the star of this dish.

Make sure to pay attention to the cooking time. Do not overcook the fish because Trader Joe’s sockeye salmon, and any wild salmons in general, has lesser amount of fat. As a result, it can be dried easily if you overcook it. Olive oil is not only used to prevent the fish from sticking to the skillet, but also to keep the salmon moist.

Sockeye salmon is the best for this recipe. But you can use the other wild salmons as well, such as Trader Joe’s wild Alaskan pink salmon. You can serve the pan-fried wild salmon with sautéed baby spinach, asparagus and butter rice, or broccoli and carrot. Any vegetables can easily complement the tasty wild fish.

Total Time Needed

20 minutes (5-minute preparation time and 15-minute cook time)

Yield

2 Servings

Ingredients

• 3 ounces (2 fillets) wild salmon with skin
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Wash the Wild Salmon Trader Joe’s and pat dry with paper towels.
2. Season with salt.
3. Prepare a skillet. Heat olive oil in it over medium heat.
4. Put the salmon on the hot olive oil. Make sure the skin is facing up. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the flesh turns golden brown.
5. Turn the fish and cook for 5 minutes until the skin turns slightly browned.
6. Remove the fish from the skillet.
7. Remove the skin from the salmon and set the fish aside.
8. Fry the skin in the skillet for 2 to 3 minutes until crispy.
9. Plate the salmon fillet and serve it with the crispy skin.

Wild-caught salmon has more health benefits compared to farmed salmon. It is richer in anti-inflammatory fatty acid and also tastes better. So, having Trader Joe’s salmon recipe in your possession is a must.

When you buy a salmon, it is best to cook it at the same day for the best texture and flavor. If you don’t plan to cook it right away, you can wrap it in plastic and keep it in the refrigerator. But it is best to cook it before two days.

Make sure to keep the skin when cooking the salmon to keep the healthy acids from drying out. You can remove it afterwards if you want. With the right storing and cooking technique, you can make the best dish with Wild Salmon Trader Joe’s.