Prepare Salmon Skin
Salmon skin can be as delectable as the flesh of the fish itself. It is also just as healthy, boasting high quantities of omega-3 fatty acids. The skin of the salmon is best eaten crispy, cooked with high heat so the fat melts and flavors the skin. Though the skin is still edible if the salmon is poached or roasted, the taste and texture may fall flat. Learn how to prepare salmon skin so you can enjoy the entire fish.
Steps
- Prepare salmon skins without the flesh in the oven.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (191 degrees Celsius).
- Skin the salmon fillet with a sharp knife.
- De-scale the skin with a fish scaler.
- Rinse the salmon under cool running water and pat dry.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly brush olive oil on both sides of the salmon skin.
- Sprinkle your favorite seasonings on both sides. To keep it simple, simply sprinkle a little bit of salt.
- Place the salmon skin, shiny side up, on the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until the skin is crispy.
- Allow the salmon skin to cool before eating.
- Prepare salmon skins without the flesh on top of the stove.
- Preheat a large skillet with vegetable oil over medium high heat. Use just enough oil to cover the bottom of the skillet.
- Skin the salmon fillet with a sharp knife.
- De-scale the skin with a fish scaler.
- Rinse the salmon skin under cool running water and pat dry.
- Slice the salmon skin into {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} width strips.
- Sprinkle both sides of the salmon skin with your choice of seasonings. Dredge in flour, if desired.
- Fry the salmon skin strips until they become crispy, approximately 3 minutes.
- Drain the strips of salmon on paper towels and allow to cool.
- Prepare salmon skins with the flesh in the broiler.
- Preheat the broiler.
- De-scale the salmon fillet with a fish scaler.
- Rinse the salmon under cool running water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Brush the skin with soft butter and sprinkle the flesh side with your choice of seasonings.
- Refrigerate the skin for 20 minutes so the butter will firm up.
- Place the salmon fillet into the broiler and cook for about 8 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through and the skin has become crispy.
Tips
- Salmon skins can compliment salads, be a filling for sushi or be the chips paired with a sandwich.
- Fry salmon skins to serve alongside eggs and toast.
- When buying salmon fillets at the supermarket, ask the butcher to skin the fillet for you.
Warnings
- Do not eat the scales as they could cut up your mouth or throat.
Things You'll Need
- Knife
- Fish Scaler
- Paper Towels
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable Oil
- Seasonings
- Soft Butter
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Large Skillet
- Tongs
