Potato Crusted Salmon: Do you prefer it baked or in a pan?

No matter how you choose to prepare it, potato crusted salmon is always super crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Making potato-crusted salmon fillets is very simple. This type of fish is versatile and lends itself to a variety of preparations, with always different breading. Today, we offer you one of the most classic, that is the one made from potatoes . This ingredient can be used sliced ​​or grated and, in any case, it contributes to the creation of a crispy crust on top of the tender fish meat. The cooking method, then, can vary. You choose whether to cook it in the oven or in a pan and enjoy it in the way you prefer!

Preparation of baked potato crusted salmon

1. Before starting, peel the potatoes and cut them into very thin slices (or grate them).
2. Leave them to soak in a bowl full of cold water.
3. Wash the fresh salmon fillets under running water and remove the skin.
4. Cover a low-sided baking tray with parchment paper and place over the two fillets.
5. Drain the potatoes, dab with absorbent paper and arrange them close together on the fish meat. Season with chopped parsley and garlic , salt and pepper and sprinkle with extra virgin olive oil .
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 ° C for 20 minutes .

Potato crusted salmon variant in a pan

For all lovers of frying, this recipe can also be prepared in a pan. More easily, grate the potatoes with a grater with large holes and put them in a bowl with parsley and minced garlic, salt and pepper and mix. Roll the fillets in this mixture and mash to adhere to each side. Fill the bottom of a non-stick pan with oil and heat. Dip the fillets inside and cook each 1 and a half minutes per side.

storage

Whichever way you prepare it, serve it and enjoy the potato-crusted salmon piping hot. You can keep it at room temperature, covered with film and for 2-3 days , heating it in the oven if necessary.

If you prefer, you can also prepare a classic but never predictable grilled salmon .