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Chili Infused Salmon

Cooking salmon in a cast iron skillet with olive oil has been infused with red chilies and garlic.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 - 2.25 pounds of salmon
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 6 dried red chilies
  • 1 whole clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon each salt & pepper

Instructions

  • Pour the olive oil, red chilies and garlic clove into a sauce pan.
  • Heat on medium heat for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the red chilies and garlic. Set oil aside to cool.
  • Season the salmon with the Old Bay, salt and pepper.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet on medium high heat.
  • Add the chili infused oil to the pan and warm to almost the smoking point.
  • Place in the salmon flesh side down and cook for 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Flip salmon over to skin side down.
  • Put into a 325 degree oven for 8 - 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and spoon some of the oil in the pan over the fish.
  • Let fish rest for 2 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!