1. Pat Dry
No matter the recipe that you're following, a simple hack to get crispy fish skin is patting the fish dry before you cook it. To help suck out any extra moisture, pat your filets with a paper towel and then place the filet skin side up on a plate in the refrigerator for at least an hour before cooking. The refrigeration aids in drying out the skin, too
2. Always pre-heat your pan
A general rule of thumb for crisping fish skin is pre-heating your pan. "Always preheat your pan over medium-high heat before adding oil," says Angileri. "Pre-heating the pan is important to getting a nice sear on the fish while ensuring even cooking." Same goes for the grill. Angileri says to make sure it's hot beforehand, then to cook your filet with the skin-side up for about 4-6 minutes per side. Using a nonstick skillet provides "a little extra insurance" against burning, according to Bon Appétit.
3. Sear it with the skin-side down
As Angileri mentioned, you should cook salmon with the skin side down to make sure that layer of fat melts down. Otherwise, you'll be left with soggy skin. "Turn the heat down to medium-low to allow enough time for the fat to render from the skin," she says. "This is how it gets crispy without the skin burning."
Pro tip: Angileri suggests pressing gently on the filet for a few seconds as soon as it makes contact with the pan. This will allow the skin to bond with the pan and cook evenly across the surface.
4. Don't season until you're right about to cook
Seasoning generously with salt is a must, but timing is everything. Season your fish (both skin and flesh side) right before it hits the pan. Otherwise, it will suck out all the moisture and leave you with salmon that's too dry and flaky. The skin should be crispy but the flesh should be juicy and tender.
5. Use an oil with a high-smoke point
Food & Wine suggests using a cooking oil with a high smoke point as this can make or break the texture of your skin. Choose an oil that doesn't burn too quickly, like avocado oil or ghee. When you're cooking, look out for smoke. Once your oil has stopped shimmering and started smoking, it's likely too hot and time to lay off the heat.
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