It turns out that salmon really is easy to prepare at home. It’s quick enough for a weeknight dinner while also worthy of any special occasion and holiday. Salmon can be cooked in a skillet, roasted in the oven, poached or grilled. Leftover salmon is easy to use up, too! Mix together salmon patties, toss with pasta and lemon or add to a salad.
Tips for Making Perfect Salmon!
Here are a few tips to help demystify salmon and help you cook it with ease.
I recommend buying six ounces per person.When buying salmon, look for similar sized fillets so they can cook evenly.Cook the salmon the same day you purchase it.Prepare salmon for cooking by removing any pin bones. Grab a pair of fish bone tweezers (or any clean tweezers available) and run your index finger back and forth across the fillet. The pin bones are in a line and are partially visible. Feel for the pokey bone and remove by using tweezers to pull the bone out in the same direction it lays. If buying frozen packaged fillets, the pin bones are already removed but it’s still a good idea to check before cooking.Salmon skin is edible but can be unappetizing if it’s soft. Unless you’re frying the skin to a crisp, remove the skin after cooking by slipping the skin off with a spatula.The FDA recommends cooking salmon to an internal temperature of 145℉ or when it is opaque and flakes easily when lightly pressed.
Below, I’ve rounded up a variety of easy salmon recipes utilizing multiple types of cooking methods: grilled, baked, poached, and broiled. I hope these easy recipes find their way into your meal rotation and that you cook salmon with confidence. You can pair all of these wonderful salmon recipes with a glass of wine and enjoy!
