Dry Aged Ora King Recipe

Time22h

Serves4

9-day dry-aged king salmon

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Ingredients

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1
Dry Aging the Salmon
1. Pat the Ora King salmon fillet dry with paper towels. Place it on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
2
Seasoning
2. Generously season the salmon with sea salt on all sides. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
3
Wrap and Refrigerate
3. Wrap the salmon loosely in cheesecloth or parchment paper. Place it in the refrigerator for 9 days, ensuring good air circulation.
4
Preparing for Cooking
4. After 9 days, remove the salmon from the refrigerator. Unwrap it and pat dry again. Season lightly with black pepper.
5
Cooking the Salmon
5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon skin-side down, cooking for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
6
Finishing Touch
6. Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the desired doneness is reached. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.