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Best Way to Cook Salmon Recipe

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Moderate-oven salmon fillets with lemon, dill and olive oil, cooked using a thermometer rather than timing alone.
Estimated Recipe CostEstimated USD $20 for four salmon portions, about $5 each; side dishes excluded.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 salmon portions
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International
Calories: 345
Ingredients Equipment Instructions Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 4 salmon fillets 150 g each, skin-on; thawed; similar thickness
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon zest half, then cut into thin slices and serving wedges
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Baking parchment
  • Food thermometer
  • Wide spatula

Instructions
 

Roast the salmon
  1. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Check the thawed salmon for pin bones and pat dry.
  2. Arrange the fillets skin-side down with space between them. Rub with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, lemon zest and dill. Place a thin lemon slice on each fillet.
  3. Roast for about 12–18 minutes, checking from 10 minutes for thinner pieces. Insert a food thermometer sideways into the thickest part. Cook each fillet to 145°F (63°C); remove individual pieces as they finish.
  4. Lift onto plates with a wide spatula and serve promptly with the remaining lemon wedges. Optional asparagus, rice or other sides are prepared separately and are not included in the fish-only nutrition estimate.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 31gFat: 23gFiber: 0.5g

Video

Notes

Nutrition is estimated per 150 g raw salmon portion plus one-quarter of the measured oil and seasonings, using representative Atlantic salmon values. Species and cooking losses vary. Contains fish; optional sides are excluded.
Illustrative cost basis: salmon $18 for 600 g, lemon $0.75, dill $1 and oil/seasonings $0.25. Local prices vary; energy and side dishes excluded.
Video credit: Natashas Kitchen. The video demonstrates oven-baked salmon with a garlic-Dijon marinade. This recipe uses a simpler lemon-dill seasoning and a 375°F oven; follow this card's temperature and check each fillet's center.

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