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How Does Everyone Prepare Salmon?

Harpa — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 22:07:08 GMT

I usually bake it in a glass baking dish: heat the dish as I preheat the oven - @ 400, then EVOO on the bottom, flip the salmon so the oil coats both sides, skin side down, sprinkle w/ tarragon vinegar, salt, cracked black pepper and Old Bay - 22 minutes. Perfection!

Here's the kicker, though, we use maple syrup over the baked salmon.

I used to do it on the George Foreman grill, but it stunk up the kitchen. There's no odor w/ baking.

Any other interesting garnishes or spices/herbs? We just eat the salmon, no other vegetables or sides.

Re: How Does Everyone Prepare Salmon?

evelyner — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 22:09:40 GMT

I too bake it at 400. Sometimes I just use lemon and olive oil, salt and pepper, other times I make a sauce with mustard, olive oil, a bit of honey and lemon. delicious.

Re: How Does Everyone Prepare Salmon?

Desertdi — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 22:10:24 GMT

broiled or poached

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shoesnbags — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 22:16:08 GMT

I brush it with olive oil on both sides and sprinkle with Mrs. Dash. Then saute in a pan on the stove, turning once. (Spray the pan with Pam and add a small amount of olive oil.) We eat it with Marie's Peppercorn Ranch Dressing or Marzetti Ranch dressing spooned over the top. Mr. Shoes tried the ranch dressing on a whim years ago and we loved it, so it became our standard salmon topping, lol.

Re: How Does Everyone Prepare Salmon?

meem120 — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 22:19:32 GMT

we do it on the grill on a cedar plank. thin coat of olive oil and fresh dill

delicious.

Re: How Does Everyone Prepare Salmon?

goodstuff — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 22:21:01 GMT

I usually bake salmon in the oven. SO easy and always delicious. I put the salmon fillet skin side down in a foil-lined baking pan. Sometime I simply spread olive oil over it and then sprinkle with fresh or dried dill. Other times I spread on a bottled teriyaki marinade and then coat with oil or spritz with cooking spray. Then I put it in a 415 degree oven uncovered and bake till it's done and browning on top -- usually 20 - 25 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon. Toss the foil and you don't even have to wash the pan! Serve with lemon wedges.

It's also good on the grill, but this is easiest and always comes out perfectly.

Re: How Does Everyone Prepare Salmon?

Marienkaefer2 — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 22:22:49 GMT

Pretty much like the o/p.

Olive oil, Mrs Dash lemon pepper or Old Bay. Bake in oven for 30 min at 375. Serve it with rice or baked potato, and a green veg...green beans, broccoli, peas, sauteed chard or spinach...whatever I have.

Easiest meal to make!

Eta: got a bunch of Copper River salmon when it came in.....sooo good!

Re: How Does Everyone Prepare Salmon?

Classylady — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 22:28:06 GMT

We do it on the grill. Olive Oil and some spices, put it on the grill skin side down. Grill till down, slide a spatula under the meat, leaving the skin on the grill. It's awesome.

Re: How Does Everyone Prepare Salmon?

ahoymate — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 22:28:32 GMT

1) Pan-roasted, fresh, wild salmon. Yummy

2) Grilled is also a favorite

3) Bake in 450 degree oven

Served on a salad from farmer's market produce!

Re: How Does Everyone Prepare Salmon?

Sabatini2 — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 22:34:23 GMT

I'm not a salmon fan, but do like a mustard sauce with some fish. If you're into a sweeter type of sauce, you can always add some honey to it.

Re: How Does Everyone Prepare Salmon?

jaxs mom — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 22:44:31 GMT

Usually cured and then smoked. Absolutely no olive oil, salmon is already a lovely oily fish and I hate it when olive oil dulls the natural flavor. I love crispy salmon skin.

Re: How Does Everyone Prepare Salmon?

Daysdee — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 22:53:51 GMT

Baked in oven. Pepper, garlic powder, lemon juice and sprinkle with some paprika for a good color. Dot just a little butter or margarine on top and some parsley or sometimes dill.

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Marsha2003 — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 23:10:20 GMT

Ina Garten 's recipe with herbs is one of my favorites.

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JustJules — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 23:30:35 GMT

I like my salmon on the underdone side, so I usually poach it in some water flavored with lemon juice, some bay leaves, dill and peppercorns...sometimes add some white wine. Simmer for about 15 minutes until still pink on the inside. If I don't poach it, I use a marinade like teriyaki, then quickly broil it. I've found salmon too delicate to grill well, it can easily overcook if not constantly watched. Another way I've never personally tried is salmon fish & chips. A pub I used to go to served it and it's delicious. Same as using a piece of cod or halibut, but use a piece of salmon, batter it and fry it up. Would make a nice change and it's really yummy.

Re: How Does Everyone Prepare Salmon?

FunkyHulaGirl — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 23:38:54 GMT

I'm not a salmon fan myself, so usually when I have it in the house, all I do is pop the can, spoon it into dishes, and feed it to my cats!

Re: How Does Everyone Prepare Salmon?

Harpa — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 23:42:21 GMT

On 7/19/2014 jaxs mom said:
Usually cured and then smoked. Absolutely no olive oil, salmon is already a lovely oily fish and I hate it when olive oil dulls the natural flavor. I love crispy salmon skin.

Tonight it was the King salmon, and yes, this piece was a tad more oily. I only use the oil to also prepare the pan. But you've given me a new insight. I think I'll use parchment next time and eliminate the EVOO.

Thanks for everyone's ideas. The dill...the honey mustard, even that Ranch dressing is very different.

FunkyHula...very funny!

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VanSleepy — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 02:50:42 GMT

Maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic...baked in the oven. Delicious.

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mac116 — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 02:50:54 GMT

I usually use Cajun spice on both sides of skinless filets (Costco), then saute in a small amount of olive oil. I make a homemade dill tartar sauce...yummy.

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Kay SD — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 03:10:23 GMT

Ooh, I'm loving all your answers!

I made salmon filets last night. I used thin filets, added ground S&P, brushed on Dijon mustard, then added a coating made from freshly toasted ground coriander seeds, thyme and other herbs. I sautéed the filets quickly in a bit of oil over medium high heat--maybe 2-3 minutes on each side. Then I took them out, deglazed the pan with some Sauvignon Blanc and juice from a lemon, and when that reduced to half, melted in 3T of cold unsalted butter to make a pan sauce. Served the salmon with the sauce, roasted green beans on the side. It was delish and very easy.

Re: How Does Everyone Prepare Salmon?

lcmel — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 03:21:15 GMT

Marinate for 30 minutes with a pat of melted butter a little brown sugar and some honey. Then cook it up on the Foreman grill or grill pan. Delicious!