Salmon Fillet Recipe

For a sizeable number of people all over the world, it does not get healthier than ‘Salmon’. Salmon basically is the name for several species of fish that belong to the Salmonidae family. Salmon are born in freshwater, migrate to the ocean, and then make their way back to freshwater to reproduce. Maybe it is this journey from one varying water body to the other that gives salmon its unique palatable taste. Salmon, when eaten of course, provides your body with essential omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and proteins. Salmon can also help reduce or even eliminate the chances of developing heart diseases and Alzheimer’s. The fish is in fact so healthy, that doctors and nutritionists recommend eating salmon or a fatty fish at least twice a week to keep disorders and diseases at bay. As far as salmon is concerned, there really is no better way to eat it than in fillets cooked with a host of heavenly accompaniments. The moment for you to shift from unhealthy living to a healthy one has arrived. Read on to discover three simple yet tasty recipes for salmon fillets.

Easy Salmon Fillet Recipes

Salmon Fillet With Garlic And Dill

Ingredients

500 g Salmon Fillet
4 cloves Garlic (minced)
1 sprig fresh Dill, minced
2 Green Onions (chopped)
6 slices Lemon
1/8 tsp White Pepper
1/2 tsp Salt

Method

Begin by preheating oven to 450 degrees F. Place the salmon fillet in heavy-duty foil paper. The foil paper should be large enough to be wrapped around the salmon fillet.
Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the fillet. Add minced garlic and dill, and top the dish with the green onions and lemon slices.
Wrap the foil around the salmon and seal the edges of the parcel to prevent the juices from flowing out.
Place the package on a baking sheet and roast at 450 degrees F for around 25 minutes.
Once baked, the salmon will look opaque and will flake easily when tested with the help of a fork. The recipe serves around 4-5 people.

Roasted Salmon Fillet

Ingredients

6 (150 g) Salmon Fillets
1/4 tsp ground Cumin
2 tsp Chili Powder
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp White Pepper

Method

This one’s as simple as it gets. Start off by preheating the oven to 450 degrees F.
Place fillets on a heavy-duty sheet, which in turn should be placed on a baking tray. Alternately, you can simply place the fillets on the baking tray.
Brush the fillets with olive oil and sprinkle all seasonings.
Then, roast fish for around 10 minutes and turn off heat. Do not take the fish out of the oven post turning off the heat. Let the fish remain in the unopened oven for around 5 minutes before serving.

Poached Salmon Fillet

Ingredients

6 (150 g) Salmon Fillets
2 cups Dry White Wine or Fish Stock
2 cups Water
1 Lemon (sliced)
6 Peppercorns
2 tbsp fresh Dill Weed (chopped)
1 Onion (sliced)
1 stalk Celery (chopped)
Salt to taste

Method

Pour the water and wine into a large and heavy skillet. Add peppercorns, dill, onion, celery, lemon, and salt.
Bring the contents of the pot to a boil.
Once the contents start boiling, reduce the heat, and let simmer for around 10 minutes.
Now add the salmon to the skillet, then cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the fish flakes easily. Your dish is ready!

How to Cite

Related Articles

See also

More in 'Art & Entertainment'