A healthy salmon platter that ready in under 30! It's dinner in no time. And, pull out your pretty platters because we're serving up yum!
How to Cook Salmon on the Stove
Cooking salmon on the stove is super simple. In fact, I do this quite often. Now I love my salmon, especially when thick cut, moist and translucent inside, so I'll cook it for about 4 to 5 minutes on the first side then about 3 to 4 on the second side. Let it rest and it's perfect. Salt and pepper to taste. Some fresh lemon juice. And, it's Mediterranean eating at its best.
Salmon Platter
Building a salmon platter is the easiest. And, it's the perfect meal to serve in a hurry. If you want to use another protein, then try chicken, pork or beef chunks. Design your platter with ingredients that you love to eat with your protein.
Smoked Salmon Platter
Smoked salmon is also great for this kind of platter. It's easy to find delicious smoked salmon at the grocer or at Costco. Honestly, I always have some on hand in the refrigerator just in case I want a quick and healthy snack.
Platter Ideas for Dinner
Platter ideas for not only salmon but other meals are only limited by your imagination. Make it a meatless platter. Load up the platter with vegetables, cooked and raw. Salad platters are also perfect for serving a family. Each person can serve up each and every ingredient they love. No more picking out what you don't like!
Simple Platter Ideas
Very simple platter ideas can be made with canned albacore tuna or even canned salmon. Pick up some cooked chicken wings at the grocer, then construct a dinner platter from there.
Who says we can't use our beautiful platters every single day of the week for serving!
How to Cook Salmon in a Pan
Now cooking salmon in a pan is one of the quickest and easiest ways to prepare. I prefer my cast iron skillet because if I want to get a kind of crispy crust on the outside of the meat, I'll get that skillet screeching hot. Then I'll put some oil in the pan, usually coconut, olive oil, vegetable oil or others that are high heat conducive.
Pan sear on this high heat for about three minutes achieving a nice crisp like crust (not an actual crust mind you). Then flip the meat to the other side. This technique is really great when you leave the skin on because that salmon skin gets really crispy. Honestly, it's quite yummmy to eat!
Continue to cook to your desired finish.
Salmon Recipes
I do have quite a few salmon recipes, which is evidence that we eat a LOT of salmon!
Simple Oven Baked Salmon One Dish Salmon and VeggiesPan Frying Salmon
Here are some of my salmon recipes using pan frying!
Pan Seared Salmon and Fresh Greens Simple Salmon and Egg Salad Honey Mustard Salmon and Walnuts Smoked Paprika Salmon ChunksFamily Platter Meals
Family platter meals are a fun way to serve. If you've got a crowd, make several platters, of course. And, you can group about anything together on your platters that you like.
Fried Salmon Chunks
Salmon chunks cook fairly fast when you fry them. Sometimes leaving the skin on, cutting into chunks and then frying is best because the meat won't shred as easily.
Salmon Bites
Perfect salmon bites come from the thickest part of the salmon filet. When you're shopping try to get one that's at least 1.5″ thick in the centermost part.
Baked Salmon Chunks
And, if you don't want to pan sear/fry the salmon, then you certainly can put the chunks on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet or baking dish, and cook to your finished liking. With a preheated oven temperature of 400 degrees, those thick chunks would cook perfectly in about 7-8 minutes. Serve up with one of my ultimate caprese salads!
