Skillet Bacon Wrapped Salmon Recipe
Author: Heather Painchaud
Skillet bacon wrapped salmon - absolutely delicious, moist and perfectly cooked in the skillet every time.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Additional Time 4 minutes mins
Total Time 19 minutes mins
- 2 Salmon Fillets approximately 3 oz each
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
- 4 Bacon Strips uncooked
- 2 teaspoons Maple Syrup
1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towel.
2. Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper and lemon zest, to taste.
3. Use two strips of bacon to wrap each salmon fillet, overlapping the strips slightly to ensure even coverage after the salmon bakes.
4. Place a skillet over medium heat.
5. Once skillet is hot, place the bacon-wrapped salmon in the pan and cook 2-3 minutes until bacon is lightly browned.
6. Flip salmon and cook 2 minutes.
7. Wrap the top of the skillet in aluminum foil and cook until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F or the bacon is done to your liking.
Note: Alternatively, place the skillet in an oven and broil for 3-4 minutes.
8. Drizzle the salmon with maple syrup and brush with a pastry brush to ensure even coverage.