🔪Cooking salmon skin side down protects it and makes the skin crispy.
🌶️Using Cajun spice adds flavor to the salmon.
🍋Adding lemon juice enhances the flavor of the salmon.
👨🍳Tilting the pan and scoring the salmon helps it cook evenly.
🔥Heating the pan before adding the oil ensures a hot cooking surface.
Why do you cook salmon skin side down?
—Cooking salmon skin side down protects it and makes the skin crispy.
What is Cajun spice?
—Cajun spice is a flavorful blend of spices, including paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Why should you let the salmon come to room temperature?
—Letting the salmon come to room temperature before cooking helps it cook more evenly.
Why do you heat the pan before adding the oil?
—Heating the pan before adding the oil ensures a hot cooking surface and prevents the oil from burning.
What is succotash?
—Succotash is a dish made with corn, beans, and sometimes other vegetables, often flavored with bacon or other seasonings.
00:00The secret to perfectly cooked salmon is cooking it skin side down.
00:31Score the salmon to help it cook quicker and get a crispy skin.
01:58Use Cajun spice to add flavor to the salmon.
02:53Let the salmon come to room temperature before cooking.
03:14Heat the pan before adding the oil to ensure a hot cooking surface.
03:53Serve the salmon with succotash and smashed potatoes.
