15 Salmon Recipes | Gimme Some Oven (2024)

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Is it better to bake salmon at 350 or 400? ›

What's the Best Temperature for Baking Salmon? If baking individual salmon fillet portions, a higher temperature of 400 to 425 degrees F is best.

Baked salmon is best when cooked at 425°F in the oven.

We recommend baking the salmon uncovered. Simply rub the fillets with a little oil, sprinkle them with salt and pepper, then place them in the roasting pan skin-side down before popping them in the oven.

A dry brine gives you firmer, juicier fish fillets with kettle-chip-crisp skin. Credit... Gentl and Hyers for The New York Times.

At 400°F (C), a piece of salmon takes about 10-15 minutes to bake, or until the temperature reaches 135 degrees at its thickest, most internal part. At 425°F (215°C), you'll want to aim for four to six minutes per half-inch of thickness for the most tender, buttery fillets possible.

Drizzle the salmon with the oil, then add seasonings of choice. Bake salmon at 400 degrees F for 11 to 14 minutes for 6-ounce fillets or 15 to 18 minutes for a single side, until it registers 135 degrees F on an instant read thermometer inserted at the thickest part of the salmon.

The foil helps cook the fish faster and just all around better. Another reason is that it's a healthy way to cook fish. Yes, salmon is already a very healthy fish. But if you cook it in foil, you don't have to use a lot of oil or butter to cook it.

The white stuff that oozes out of salmon is called albumin, a type of protein in the fish (other foods with albumin include eggs, beef and milk). You can't see albumin when the fish is raw—it only appears when the salmon is exposed to heat. As salmon cooks, the albumin turns from its liquid state into a semi-solid one.

A seared fish necessity. Butter + Oil. Butter makes everything better, and the oil is key for helping create the crispy exterior. Make sure to use an oil with a high smoke point like canola, grapeseed, or avocado oil to avoid burning it.

Garlic marinade

Garlic and salmon make for a very tasty pairing, especially if left to marinate for a good amount of time. You can use garlic butter, olive oil, and a little bit of rosemary or other fresh herbs of your choice to make a light and flavorful dish.

What is the tastiest way to cook salmon? ›

Salmon Method: Poached in Olive Oil

Heat over low heat until the oil reaches 120 degrees F, at which point you'll transfer the entire pan to a 225-degree F preheated oven for 25 minutes. Results: I will admit that this method yielded the best-tasting salmon — but what would you expect from cooking something in fat?

You rinse the salmon.

The USDA cautions: “do not rinse raw fish, seafood, meat, and poultry. Bacteria in these raw juices can splash and spread to other foods and surfaces. Cooking foods thoroughly will kill harmful bacteria.”

The United States Department of Agriculture recommends against washing raw fish or meat as a way to remove bacteria. Therefore, washing salmon before cooking it will not make it “cleaner”; in fact, it may increase the risk of food poisoning.

Dairy Products: It is advisable to avoid consuming dairy products such as milk, cheese, or yogurt after eating fish. Dairy products can be heavy and may slow down digestion [1]. Acidic Fruits: Fruits that are high in acid, such as oranges, grapefruits, and lemons, should be avoided after eating fish.

Here's how long to cook your salmon based on oven temperature, according to the Alaskan Salmon Company: 350 degrees: 12-15 minutes per inch of thickness. 375 degrees: 10-12 minutes per inch of thickness. 400 degrees: 8-10 minutes per inch of thickness.

Baking salmon at 350°F usually takes about 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish, whether it is stuffed or not, and the oven's performance. But usually baking salmon at 350°F won't take more than 30 minutes.

Salmon Temperature – 125°F

While the FDA recommends cooking fish to 145°F, for a flakier, more moist and tender salmon filet, many chefs find that it's best enjoyed when cooked to medium – 125°F.