We give the salmon a quick brine, which seasons it throughout and keeps it moist. But the brine makes it all the more important to air-dry in the fridge afterward, so moisture in the skin can evaporate. You won’t need to press down on thicker fillets to flatten the skin; the weight of the flesh […]
Complete the meal with a side of roasted or steamed carrots. Ingredients Cooking spray 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce 1 (1 1/2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, grated 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets 2 cups cooked brown rice Nutritional Information How to Make It Step 1 Preheat oven to […]
Remove the foil and arrange fillets over asparagus for a lovely presentation. No grill? Bake the packets at 425° for 15 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Ingredients Cooking spray 4 (6-oz.) salmon fillets (about 1-in. thick) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper […]
A lime-forward vinaigrette adds pucker and punch to the salmon and salad, rounded out by earthy-sweet beets and juicy blackberries. Mint with blackberries is a favorite cocktail combo that also works in a fresh entrée salad. If you have leftover mint leaves, steep in simple syrup and refrigerate for sweetening lemonade or tossing with fresh […]
Tarragon and fresh fennel both have the same faint licorice flavor, but they don’t overwhelm this simple spring salad. Salmon is the perfect protein for this dish: It cooks quickly, separates into large, pretty flakes, and stands up to the mint, tarragon, and garlic. This dish would also be a great use for leftover salmon. […]
A lime-forward vinaigrette adds pucker and punch to the salmon and salad, rounded out by earthy-sweet beets and juicy blackberries. Mint with blackberries is a favorite cocktail combo that also works in a fresh entrée salad. If you have leftover mint leaves, steep in simple syrup and refrigerate for sweetening lemonade or tossing with fresh […]
Ingredients 2/3 cup water 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon pitted kalamata olives, sliced 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1 teaspoon fresh orange juice 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard […]
If you prepare on a grill pan, it takes only 10 minutes from start to finish. On an outdoor grill, total prep plus cook time still clocks in at around 20 minutes. Ingredients 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided […]
Ingredients 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets Cooking spray How to Make It Step 1 Preheat broiler. Step 2 Combine first 8 ingredients in a small […]
Fresh tomatoes and balsamic vinegar mirror and amplify each other; both are a bit tangy and sweet, and both benefit from a little high heat in the pan. Shallots mellow as they sauté and provide a backbone for the sauce. Moving the salmon to a sheet pan allows you to build the sauce in the skillet […]