How to cook salmon

By Catalogs Editorial Staff

A simple yet elegant choice for dinner is easy when you know how to cook salmon

From the healthy benefits from the Omega-3s, to the mild, delicious taste, salmon is a favorite. And best of all, salmon is oh so easy to cook. If you’re wondering how to cook salmon, these simple recipes should help you get started.

Simple Grilled Salmon

4 – 1/2 pounds salmon fillets
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon diced or pressed garlic
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt to taste

Directions

Stir together everything well except the fish
Put sauce and fish into a large zipper storage bag, turning a few times to coat the fish well
Refrigerate for 2-4 hours
Heat your gas grill to medium (or get wood or charcoal grill to a medium fire)
Grease grill grate or use non-stick fish grate or basket
Place marinated fish onto grill or into basket
Cook 6-8 minutes per side, or until just flaky, marinating with additional sauce while cooking
Serve hot

Apricot-Almond Salmon

This simple and delicious salmon recipe was adapted from the New England food blog, Savoring the Thyme.

Ingredients:

3/4 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon each salt and ground black pepper
1/2 cup whole or 1/3 cup slivered almonds
4 fresh salmon filets (5-6 oz each)

Directions:

Place the almonds into a plastic zipper bag and crush them with a rolling pin or the back of a large spoon
In a small bowl, whisk together the preserves, soy sauce, garlic, salt, pepper and almonds
Place the salmon in the bag with the seasonings and toss gently
Place the bag flat in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and place the salmon filets flat in the dish
Set the marinade aside
Bake the fish for 20 minutes or so until cooked
Remove the salmon from the oven and place on a platter
Pour the marinade from the storage bag into a small saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly for about 2-3 minutes
Pour over the salmon and enjoy

What to Serve with Salmon

Salmon goes well with a crisp green salad and hot crusty garlic bread. Or consider creating a seafood feast by combining grilled salmon with lobster tail and a spicy shrimp dish. Add corn on the cob, potatoes and a couple of desserts, and you have a party in the making.