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Garlic lemon thyme salmon

Pan seared Garlic Lemon thyme salmon

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine African

Ingredients
  

  • ~1 pound fresh salmon (two half pound pieces)
  • 3-4 pinches of kosher salt
  • 2 pinches of black pepper
  • 1-2 Tbsp olive oil

Tomato Cucumber Salad

  • 1 cup diced cucumbers
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halves)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • a pinch of salt (to taste)
  • a pinch of black pepper (to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Score salmon skin , by making two slits on the skin side. Season with salt and black pepper. Stuff slits with some thyme leaves.
  • Heat Cast iron to medium high heat, and in oil and smashed garlic cloves (skin on).
  • Add salmon skin side down, push down with a spatula for about 30-45 seconds. Add in remaining thyme. Cook on the skin side for 4 minutes (Or about 2/3rds cooked, you will see a clear contrast on the side). Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes. or until ready. (You can cook salmon on the sides too if you have a thicker cut )
  • For cucumber salad, combine all ingredients in a bowl and season to taste. Serve with salmon and fried plantains.