How to Cook Salmon
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Ingredients
- Salmon fillets
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic
- Shallots
- Lemon slices
- White wine or broth
- Fresh herbs
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Drizzle olive oil on salmon and season fillets.
Step 2
Place salmon on a parchment or foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 5-6 minutes or 8 minutes for thicker fillets.
Step 3
Check doneness by flaking with a fork or measuring an internal temperature of 125-130 degrees F.
Step 4
Cut a large piece of parchment paper, place in a dutch oven, and add seasoned salmon.
Step 5
Add lemon slices, and pour 1/3 cup of water, white wine, or broth over the salmon.
Step 6
Seal parchment, cover pan with lid, and cook on high heat for 5 minutes, then on medium for 8-10 minutes.
Step 7
Let rest for a few minutes before opening parchment and topping with fresh herbs.
Step 8
Bring salmon to room temperature for 15-25 minutes. Season fillets.
Step 9
Heat a skillet with oil over medium heat. Add salmon skin side down and cook undisturbed for about 6 minutes.
Step 10
Flip and cook for another 2 minutes. Salmon should be medium-rare to medium doneness.
Step 11
Remove skin from salmon. Cut into cubes and toss with oil and spices.
Step 12
Air-fry at 400 degrees for 8 minutes until golden and flakey inside.
Step 13
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Chef's notes
Salmon can be prepared in various ways:
baked, steamed, sautéed, and air-fried.
Salmon can also be made into burgers by combining baked or canned salmon with eggs and breadcrumbs, then frying.
Different salmon varieties include Atlantic, Coho, King, and Sockeye, each with distinct flavors.
For crispy salmon skin, sauté or air-fry with skin on.
Salmon is high in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and vitamins.
