Its the only technique I use.

Season as you go, maintain acleanstation, and always keep your knivessharp.

In school, we were taught tocook salmonand all protein for that matterpresentation side down.

Salmon fillets getting pan fried skin side down

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

After all, we eat with our eyes first.

However, salmon is not a forgiving ingredient.

During these busy evenings, I was usually juggling many different items at once, all on my own.

salmon fillets skin-side-down added to pan with sauce for Salmon Piccata

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

Youll also notice the oil bubble when you first add the fish to the pan.

Once it starts to quiet down, youll know the skin has released and you are ready to flip.

What If You Like To Bake Your Salmon?

If you prefer tobake your salmon, the same tip applies.

The skin helps protect the salmon from sticking to the pan during the slow cooking process.

Sometimes it pays off to be a rule breaker in the kitchen.