5 Easy Ways to Cook Salmon

Salmon is an extremely popular fish for cooking, thanks to its health benefits and delicious taste. It’s a great protein, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and potassium source. It can be eaten as a part of all three meals, and there are plenty of tasty ways to prepare it.

Pan Fry Salmon

Pan frying salmon is one of the easiest ways to cook it and also one of the tastiest. Start by heating oil in a pan and let it get up to temperature. While the pan is heating up, take your salmon, pat it dry, and season with salt and pepper. You can also add herbs at this point, with parsley and dill pairing best with the fish. Once your pan is hot, and your fish is seasoned, place the salmon skin-side down onto the pan. Cook it for around 4-5 minutes before flipping over and garnishing with lemon juice. Cook for another three minutes, and your salmon will be ready to eat.

Cook Salmon in the Oven

Roasting salmon in the oven is the ideal way to cook it if you’re looking for a no-nonsense way to make a delicious dish. First, you must preheat the oven to 200°C, season your salmon with salt, pepper, herbs, and lemon juice, and place it on a lightly greased or oiled baking tray.

Once the oven is hot enough, put in your salmon and let it cook for around 12-15 minutes. The best part about this method is that you don’t need to flip the fish halfway through, so you can leave it to cook while you get on with other things.

Broil Salmon

While broiling salmon might sound complicated, particularly if you’re a culinary novice, it’s easier. Start by preheating the oven broiler, and place the rack about 6 inches from the top. Season the salmon with salt, pepper, herbs, and lemon juice, and place them on a sheet pan. Cook for around 6 minutes on each side, or until the fish easily flakes away with a fork. A helpful tip for those who prefer the center well-done, turn off the broiler when you’re done cooking and let the salmon rest there for a few more minutes.

Cook Salmon in a Parchment

Also known by the much fancier name, salmon en papillote, salmon cooked in parchment paper is a hassle-free way to prepare your fish. All you need is parchment paper or a foil envelope and a baking tray, and you’re good to go. Start by preheating the oven to 200°C. Then fold a piece of parchment paper in half and add your salmon. Season with salt, pepper, lemon slices, herbs, and drizzle with olive oil.

Please fold the paper over the salmon and fold the edges inward to keep it together. Place on a baking tray and cook for 20-25 minutes. Finally, add some veggies to your parcel for an easy, all-in-one meal.

Poach Salmon

Poaching salmon is a perfect way to prepare it for salmon cakes or a fresh salmon salad, as the resulting fish is a lot lighter than when it’s prepared with cooking fats. To get a perfect poached salmon, add poaching liquid (stock water or white wine), a pinch of salt, whole peppercorns, and a bay leaf. Bring this to a boil and let it simmer for around 5 minutes. Next, lower the salmon into the liquid until it is completely covered. Bring the pot to a slow boil, and let it cook for around 15-20 minutes or until the flesh is firm to touch.

Conclusion

While salmon is a delicious, nutritious fish that can be prepared in lots of different ways, it’s just one of many fish that you can eat. So why not look for some others to enjoy while playing the big bass bonanza slot to get you in a fishy mood?