Skillet Bacon Wrapped Salmon Recipe
Quick, easy, and packed with flavor, this skillet bacon wrapped salmon recipe is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside every time.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets approximately 3 oz each
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 4 bacon strips uncooked
- 2 tsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towel.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and lemon zest, to taste.
- Use two strips of bacon to wrap each salmon fillet, overlapping the strips slightly to ensure even coverage after the salmon bakes.
- Place a skillet over medium heat.
- Once skillet is hot, place the bacon wrapped salmon in the pan and cook 2-3 minutes, until bacon is lightly browned.
- Flip salmon and cook 2 minutes.
- 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.
- Drizzle the salmon with maple syrup and brush with a pastry brush to ensure even coverage.
Notes
- Costco has the best deal on salmon and we like to buy fresh-caught Pacific salmon whenever possible. The fillets are the perfect size for cooking in a skillet, simply cut into steaks.
- A grill or oven-safe dish works to make this recipe as well. You could even wrap the salmon in aluminum foil, creating a foil packet meal that would be delicious!
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