Jessica Alba Sautéed Onions in a Little Skillet That Reminds Us of This $15 Best-Selling Pan from Amazon

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One shopper called it an “irreplaceable kitchen companion”

Jessica Alba is whipping up tasty family dinners over on Instagram, and we spotted a certain versatile pan in her kitchen arsenal.

She recently shared how to make an easy one-pan Mediterranean salmon and veggies recipe, in which she used what appears to be a small cast iron skillet to sauté her onions. As any amateur chef knows, having a pre-seasoned pan on hand is essential for whipping up all kinds of delicious dishes.

While we don’t know which brand the mom-of-three was using, hers reminded us of this best-selling one from Lodge, which is currently on sale for just $15 at Amazon. Though a 6-inch pan is probably closer to the size she used, this 8-inch version is almost half-off right now.

Lodge 8-Inch Cast Iron Pre-Seasoned Skillet, $15 (Save 42%)

$15 at Amazon

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This Lodge Cast Iron Skillet is seasoned with 100 percent natural vegetable oil that only gets more flavorful the more you use it. Though the pan takes a little longer to heat up, it offers even heat distribution, making it useful to cook pretty much any meal you can think of — from sautéing veggies, like Alba, to searing steaks to baking bread.

And thanks to its naturally nonstick properties, cleaning is a breeze. The brand recommends washing by hand with a mild soap and drying immediately after with a paper towel or lint-free cloth. After that, just add a light layer of vegetable oil and store somewhere dry.

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More than 2,000 people have already bought the Lodge skillet this month, and it has racked up more than 94,000 five-star ratings from shoppers. One shopper called it an “irreplaceable kitchen companion,” explaining that the pre-seasoned feature has saved them so much “time and effort” and that it’s been “enhancing the flavor” of their favorite dishes over time.

Another person, who has both a large and small version of the skillet, said that the latter is the “perfect size for one person grilling a sandwich or frying an egg.” And a final reviewer said this pan is a “kitchen workhorse,” adding: “You'll never have to worry about scratching or damage. With just a light oiling after use, this pan will likely outlive you. It's a fantastic value that will be passed down for generations.”

It’s safe to say the Lodge Cast Iron Skillet is a kitchen must-have, and if Jessica Alba has a similar one at home, you should, too. Keep scrolling to shop more cast iron skillet options from Amazon — all under $40.

Shop More Cast Iron Skillets at Amazon

Commercial Chef 6.5-Inch Cast Iron Skillet, $10 (Save 34%)

$10 at Amazon

Mueller 10-Inch Pre-Seasoned Heavy-Duty Healthy Cast Iron Skillet

$20 at Amazon

Casamoda 5.4-Inch Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet

$10 at Amazon

Cuisinel 8-Inch Cast Iron Skillet with Lid, $30 (Save 25%)

$30 at Amazon

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