Salmon Recipes: 12 Easy Ways To Cook It

People get easily flustered by the idea of cooking fish. It seems so delicate, so easy to overcook, undercook. Is it safe, farmed, wild? The possibilities for failure can sometimes seem endless. We are happy to tell you that salmon, our delicious topic today, is one of the most forgiving fish out there. We find it to be almost idiot-proof.

Its oily flesh and skin keep it super moist, and its meaty texture will satisfy even the most carnivorous dinner guest. Salmon gets extra bonus points for being filled with omega-3 fatty acids, which soothe inflammation and are good for cardiovascular health. Do you hear what we're saying, everyone? Eating this delicious thing is actually good for you!

One other note: don’t be afraid of the skin. Crisp salmon skin is one of the singular delights of this world. It is like a potato chip from the sea. Eat it. It’s good for you. Just make sure there aren’t any scales on it.

Still not sure? Allow us to convince you with our 12 easy ways to cook salmon:

Comments

[Joe Arancio]

03:27 PM on 01/17/2013

I stopped eating salmon because all I see in the makets is farm raised. Now I am buying frozen wild salmon or fresh wild whnever I can find it.

[Stephen Thorpe]

06:27 PM on 06/19/2012

Smoke it or Bake and finish with the broiler to really kick it up a notch, the plank in easy and great,....I like it really well done on the outside and still moist and slightly red on the inside. Terriyaki and sesame seed. YUM!!

[lullu]

11:56 AM on 06/18/2012

Place salmon filet on a piece of foil, top with asparagus/zucchini/red onion - pour over sweet chili sauce, put in oven @ 375 for 20 mins. Delicious. I am not a big fan of salmon, I prefer it smoked but this works well.

[PrunellaC]

02:09 PM on 06/17/2012

Nigella has a Mirin Glazed Salmon recipe that I made with tilapia because it's what I had on hand. It was easy and so fantastic. An Internet acquaintance made it with salmon and reported equally spectacular results. I think it would also work well with chicken or pork paillards.

http://www.nigella.com/recipes/view/mirin-glazed-salmon-21

[ecuff]

03:00 PM on 06/16/2012

My Favourite Salmon Recipe is to bake the salmon at 350 degrees F wih foil over the top and a bit of water in pan until just about done then remove the foil, spread some brown sugar over the top of the salmon and broil for a minute or two to melt the sugar. Voila, Maple Salmon. Great with baked veggies and roasted potatoes.

[oldgraymare]

11:20 AM on 06/16/2012

I found a great salmon recipe - at a Publix grocery. Massage about 3 TBSP coriander and a little salt/pepper onto the fish. Pan fry in oil. Plunk on top of a salad made of garden greens, chickpeas and artichokes - with a light oil/lemon juice dressing. Its one of our family "go-tos" when fish is on the menu.