Crispy Fried Salmon Skin

Name: Crispy Fried Salmon Skin
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American,Asian,Japanese
Ingredients: Salmon skin, from 1 large fillet; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 cup vegetable oil, more as needed; 2 to 3 tablespoons sesame oil, or other flavored oil; Soy sauce, for serving

Crispy Asian-style fried salmon skin, akin to a savory salmon bacon, offers a fatty and pleasingly salty crunch.

⭐ 3.8 (68 reviews) Prep: 5 minCook: 12 minTotal: 32 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Appetizer Snack Ingredient

Cuisine Tags:

American Asian Japanese

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Instructions

Slice salmon skin into 1/4-inch strips.
Toss the strips with kosher salt and let them brine for 10 to 15 minutes.
Pat the salmon skin strips completely dry.
Heat vegetable oil and sesame or flavored oil in a frying pan or wok until hot.
Add the salmon skin to the hot oil and fry over medium-low heat, stirring frequently for 10 to 15 minutes until crispy.
Remove the crispy skins from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Serve with soy sauce.