Description
This article provides several easy and quick salmon fillet recipes perfect for weeknight dinners and special occasions. It includes a variety of flavor profiles and cooking methods to suit different tastes.
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets (quantity varies per recipe)
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Lemon
- Garlic
- Herbs (e.g., dill, parsley, rosemary)
- Butter
- Soy sauce
- Honey
- Mustard
- Vegetables (e.g., asparagus, broccoli, spinach)
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon fillets by rinsing and patting them dry.
- Season the salmon with salt, pepper, and any desired herbs or spices.
- Choose a cooking method: baking, pan-searing, grilling, or broiling.
- For baking, preheat oven and place salmon on a baking sheet, adding lemon slices or other toppings.
- For pan-searing, heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear salmon for a few minutes per side until cooked through.
- For grilling, preheat grill and cook salmon until it flakes easily with a fork.
- For broiling, place salmon under a preheated broiler and cook until opaque.
- Serve salmon with desired side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Garnish with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
- Ensure salmon is cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Salmon can be substituted with other fish fillets depending on preference.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Leftover salmon can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Pan-searing, Grilling, Broiling
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 200-300 kcal (approximate, varies by recipe)
- Sugar: 1-2 g (approximate)
- Sodium: 50-150 mg (approximate, without added salt)
- Fat: 10-20 g (approximate)
- Saturated Fat: 2-4 g (approximate)
- Unsaturated Fat: 8-16 g (approximate)
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0-2 g (approximate)
- Fiber: 0 g (approximate)
- Protein: 25-30 g (approximate)
- Cholesterol: 60-80 mg (approximate)