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Salmon A La Plancha

This salmon a la placha is easy to make and so delicious. Salmon in cast iron always comes out golden brown on the outside and tender inside.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 345kcal
Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

  • ¾ pound fresh salmon fillet or 12 oz
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted & divided
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large lemon juiced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme chopped (plus more for garnish)
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  • Get out and measure your ingredients.
  • In a small bowl, add melted butter.
  • Add fresh lemon juice.
  • Add minced garlic and chopped thyme. Whisk until combined. Set aside.
  • Heat the plancha griddle or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Dizzle 1 tablespoon melted butter on the bottom and place salmon, skin side down onto the griddle.
  • Pour the lemon butter mixture over the top.
  • Sauté on medium-high for about 10-13 minutes or until the salmon is flaky with a fork. Occasionally scooping up the herbed butter sauce and basting over the salmon as it cooks.
  • To finish off browning the garlic edges, place under the broiler for 1 minute. Garnish with lemon wedges and additional fresh thyme.
  • Enjoy every bite!

Notes

  • As Plancha griddles may be hard to find in the United States. A cast iron skillet would be a great substitute.
  • Don't move the salmon. Let the salmon sear without moving it so that the outside can brown. 

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 631mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg