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I need advice regarding salmon

GoneButNotForgotten — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 18:50:11 GMT

A friend gifted us with salmon filets and I'd like to marinate them and cook them on the grill.

Does anyone have any marinades they can suggest? I'm dying to get to that stuff but I want to make sure to prepare it right.

TIA!

...or, any suggestions on how to cook it besides marinating it, etc.

Re: I need advice regarding salmon

CritterKeeper — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:26:00 GMT

I like to make a finishing butter to put on the salmon after it's grilled.

Use softened butter, garlic, a bit of thyme, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and top with capers.

We eat salmon frequently at our house and this is a favorite.

As far as a marinade: find a good ginger salad dressing (I like Ken's). You need to be careful with marinated too long or it makes the salmon too difficult to grill.

Enjoy!

Re: I need advice regarding salmon

novamc1 — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:51:43 GMT

@GoneButNotForgotten

We have salmon filets once a week, almost, and I do mine two very simple ways.......both good.

Method 1----Mix equal parts of Dijon mustard and (real) maple syrup and pour over the salmon about 20-30 minutes before baking. Then oven-bake at 400 degrees in a foil-lined metal baking pan for about 15-20 minutes or until you test the middle and see whether it's done.

Line the metal pan with foil, because baked-on maple syrup is a nightmare to clean up on glass or ceramic.

NOTE: Experts do not recommend a long marinating time for fish, so 20 minutes or so is enough. You can baste the fish with the pan juices once during baking if you think it's needed.

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Method 2--Melt butter in lemon juice in microwave, pour over salmon and apply a liberal sprinkle of seafood seasoning such as Old Bay or Paul Prudhomme's Cajun Seafood Magic blend.

Bake at 400 degrees about 15-20 minutes or until fish is done to your satisfaction. Many people like to eat salmon a little more rare in the middle than I do.

Re: I need advice regarding salmon

Sooner — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:38:05 GMT

We also love it poached gently in water with a little lemon and maybe some herbs in it. It also makes the best leftover salmon to use in a salad.

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Mz iMac — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:41:31 GMT

Re: I need advice regarding salmon

wagirl — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 21:22:52 GMT

I use lemon juice and sliced lemons and pats of butter on top, dill,galic, salt and pepper, and maybe some white wine. Wrap it up in foil and bbq it---then let it sit to finish--like it just barely pink but not raw--I can get whole salmon nearly all year round as I live near Seattle so have access to the best at a very good price.

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tobes — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 22:16:05 GMT

@GoneButNotForgotten I like to keep it simple. Just douse with lemon, salt and pepper and place butter pats over the salmon. Bake at 12 to 20 minutes. I like the idea of adding capers as well or place a branch of dill over the salmon before baking.

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july girl — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 22:19:54 GMT

Salmon is my favorite fish I will definitely look for that I've never seen it before thank you

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Icegoddess — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 22:38:50 GMT

I do a marinade of 2 TBS Soy Sauce, 1 1/2 TBS Dark Sesame Oil, 1 TBS Honey. Let it marinate 5 or so minutes, sprinkle with sesme seeds. I generally bake mine, so I add some pineapple chunks (minus the juice) in the baking pan. I bake I at 450 Deg F 12-15 minutes and broil for a couple of minutes to brown. I'm sure you could grill it though without the pineapple chunks.

Re: I need advice regarding salmon

ECBG — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 23:48:22 GMT

We use Don Prudons "red fish seasoning" from the grocery store.

My Dill Sauce for Salmon is

1/2 C sour cream

Heaping Tbsp. Mayonaise,

Juice from. 1 slice lemon

1 Tbsp dried dill.

Mix, chill. Major yum!

Re: I need advice regarding salmon

Desertdi — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 02:49:12 GMT

Marinating breaks down the fiber (tenderizes). "Most" fish do not need that.

Re: I need advice regarding salmon

MJDinVegas — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 03:45:37 GMT

Hi, @GoneButNotForgotten ! My recipe involves no marinade, just salt, pepper and dried dill with a cedar plank. Season the salmon with salt, pepper and dill after a light spray of cooking spray on both sides. Heat the cedar plank for 3 minutes flattest side down 3 minutes. Turn the plank over and add the salmon. Grill for 20 minutes. Done.

We serve with Private Selection Lemon Dill Aioli. Delicious!

Re: I need advice regarding salmon

beach-mom — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 03:59:35 GMT

@GoneButNotForgotten - This is one of our favorites! A friend said it's restaurant quality!

Orange-Rosemary Glazed Salmon

Perfectly pan seared salmon fillets covered with a bright and zesty orange pan sauce. Quick and easy enough for weeknights yet delicious enough to serve to guests on the weekend. Everyone will love this new twist on salmon!

Servings:

Prep10 minutes

Cook15 minutes

Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil
4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets (1-inch thick),
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic , minced
2 1/2 tsp minced fresh rosemary
5 Tbsp chicken broth , divided
1 1/2 tsp orange zest
2/3 cup fresh orange juice
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 Tbsp honey
2 1/2 tsp cornstarch

Heat olive oil in a large non-stick saute pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
Season both sides of salmon with salt and pepper.
Add salmon and to pan and cooked until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 3 - 4 minutes per side. Transfer salmon to a plate while leaving oil in pan.
Add garlic and rosemary to pan and saute 20 seconds, then add 1/4 cup chicken broth and simmer until mostly reduced.
Stir in orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice and honey. In a small bowl whisk together remaining 1 Tbsp chicken broth with cornstarch.
Pour into pan, season sauce with salt and pepper to taste then bring to a boil and allow to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Return salmon to pan, spoon sauce over salmon.
Recipe source: Cooking Classy

Re: I need advice regarding salmon

GoneButNotForgotten — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:28:35 GMT

thank you ladies for all your recipies; I'll probably try them out one by one :-)

Re: I need advice regarding salmon

vabreeze — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:46:46 GMT

@GoneButNotForgotten

So glad you posted your question! I'm saving all the responses. Like you, I hope to try out all of them over time. Posters on this forum ALWAYS come through when help is needed!!!

Re: I need advice regarding salmon

suzyQ3 — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:54:37 GMT

I agree that it's best not to marinate. We love this very simple way of cooking salmon and have it often. It works best with filets that are not too thin and preferably not previously frozen:

ROASTED SALMON GLAZED WITH BROWN SUGAR AND MUSTARD

Ingredients

Salmon fillets, preferably wild or farmed organically

Dijon mustard

Brown sugar

Salt and black pepper

Preparation

1) Heat oven to 400 degrees

2) Make a mixture of mustard and brown sugar to the degree of spicy-sweetness that pleases you. Salt and pepper the fillets.

3) Place the fillets skin-side down on a lightly oiled and foil-lined baking sheet. Slather the tops of the fillets with the mustard and brown sugar glaze and slide them into the top half of your oven. Roast for about 12 minutes (might vary depending upon thickness;be sure not to overcook).