One of the things I love to do, is make tasty food. One thing I love even more than that is making it quick and easy and very efficiently. This is one of those dishes that will make you have dinner quicker than it takes delivery to arrive at your house. As much as I am an experienced professional food consultant and have developed great recipes for editorial publishing in magazines and for corporate clients, in my kitchen, I am still the college student with one hour between classes and a big hungry stomach. This is one of those meals you can have on the table in less than 15 minutes. I kid you not. Including prep time. It was so quick that there was no professional food photo shoot as is customary on the blog. I shot this with my iPhone 6+.
Here I have Seared Za’atar Crusted Salmon with a yummy ? crispy crunchy skin on top of a bed of lettuce dressed with mayonnaise and anchovy paste. This is quick and easy food that’s good for your waistline and your brain because of the fatty fish ? (salmon and anchovies). The Za’atar is from Jordan @wildjordan which I got in Jordan and savour every bit of! Thanks to the @wildjordancenter initiative for really spectacular products. Their olive oil is off the chain as well. Check them out on Instagram.
Za'atar Crusted Pan Seared Salmon
Everyday meals like this one make life simple. Little ingredients, simple and solid cooking technique and proper execution make this simple meal extraordinary. And SCRUMPTIOUS
Ingredients
- 300 g Skin on Salamon fillet
- 1 tbsp za'atar spice mix
- 1 tbsp good quality extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 head small lettuce of any kind
- 1 tbsp good quality mayonnaise
- Anchovy paste to taste
- Himalayan Pink salt to taste
- Freshly Cracked Black Pepper to taste
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions
Salmon
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Season the salmon on both sides with salt and pepper to taste. Add half the oil, all the zatza'tar, salt, salt and pepper to salmon and rub them in.
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Heat a small non-stick pan on medium heat until very hot then add the remainder of oil, using a brush to coat the entire surface. Cut garlic clove in half and put in pan.
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Add salmon SKIN SIDE DOWN and let sear without moving for at least 3-5 minutes depending on size of fillet. At the 3 minute mark, look to see if the skin is crispy, if not, let it continue searing until is crisps up completely.
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Once skin is crispy, turn salmon on opposite side for another 3-5 minutes depending on how well done you like your salmon and how thick the fillet is.
Lettuce Salad
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If using larger leafed lettuce like iceberg, green leaf, romaine, cut into bite size chunks. Arugla (rocket) can be left as is.
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Add mayo, salt, pepper and anchovy paste to taste and combine until all the leaves are well coated. Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
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Plate and serve.
Stine Mari says
This looks really good, and amazing that it is so quick to make. I discovered za’atar only last year, and I’ve been sold ever since. It is such a fantastic blend of spices!
Chef and Steward says
Za-atar is one of my favorites. And Jordanian Za-atar my favourite blend.
The Anthony Kitchen says
I’m also about making recipes that are quick and easy. Fish dishes are my go to when I need to get dinner on the table quickly.
Chef and Steward says
Absolutely this is a nice quick one for sure.
cheesecurdinparadise says
This salmon looks packed with flavor and the skin looks so delicious and crispy! I love salmon, and I bet the dressed bed of lettuce is a great compliment!
Chef and Steward says
Thanks for noticing the skin. Ihave been perfecting it for some years.
Jenni says
I could eat salmon several times a week if given the choice and I love a good piece with the skin on! This zaatar crust sounds like a wonderful way for me to shake dinner up – YUM!
Chef and Steward says
YEs! Its like dinner just got an upgrade.
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
This is my dream meal!! I love salmon, so this might be going on my regular meal rotation!! Quick and easy meals are what I am all about 🙂
Chef and Steward says
Yes! Happy to add something to kick it up a bit.
Jacqueline Debono says
Love that this salmon recipe is super fast but really tasty too! Great for weeknights! Pinning for later!
Chef and Steward says
Absolutely!
Amanda says
Easy, quick and delicious — consider me sold! I just love the texture of the crust on the salmon. It’s absolutely perfect.
Chef and Steward says
You will love it!
April says
I think it is one of the things that we have in common – I am crazy in love with making tasty food! Can’t wait to try your crusted pan seared salmon!
Chef and Steward says
You are really going to enjoy the surprising combination of flavours in this one April
Naturally Free says
Definitely trying this.