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If you're trying to include more fish in your diet, salmon is a great option. It's high in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and flavor. Although delicate salmon doesn't require seasoning, you could marinate it before broiling, grilling, poaching, searing, or roasting it. Remember that salmon can be just as flavorful when you eat it raw or smoked!

[Edit]Steps

[Edit]Choosing a Cooking Method

Cook salmon under a broiler for fast caramelized flavor. Marinate a salmon fillet in your favorite flavorful ingredients while you preheat a broiler to high. Lay the fish on a baking sheet and place it about below the broiler. Cook the fish for about 6 minutes and then spoon some of the marinade over the top. Broil the fish for another 2 minutes so the salmon chars a little.^[1]
- If you'd like your fish cooked more, continue to broil it for 1-minute increments until it's as cooked as you like.
Toss salmon on the grill to give it a smoky flavor. Heat a charcoal grill to high and oil the grate so the fish doesn't stick to it. Lay the fish on the grate flesh-side down and cover the grill. Cook the salmon for 1 to 3 minutes before you flip it over. Then, cover and cook the salmon for another 2 to 5 minutes.^[2]
- Although the USDA recommends cooking salmon until it reaches , you might prefer to cook it less so it stays tender.
- If you want to use a gas grill, add wood chips to a smoker basket in order to lightly smoke the fish.
Simmer salmon in white wine for a delicate flavor. To poach salmon fillets, pour about of white wine into a skillet and heat it over medium. Add 1 sliced onion to the simmering wine and lay the salmon fillets on top. Then, put the lid on the skillet and cook the salmon for 5 to 10 minutes or until they flake in the center when you drag a fork across.
- To add extra flavor, lay fresh herbs, such as parsley or dill, in the skillet before you add the salmon.
Pan-sear salmon steaks to get crispy skin. To cook 1 or 2 salmon steaks quickly, heat of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, lay the steaks in the pan so the skin faces down. Cook the salmon for 5 to 7 minutes without turning it so the skin becomes crispy and doesn't stick. Then, flip the fish over and cook it for 15 seconds so it sears on the top.^[3]
- Serve the crispy salmon steaks immediately so the skin doesn't begin to soften.
Slow-roast salmon for tender, flaky texture. If you're worried you'll overcook the salmon on the grill or stove, place a salmon fillet into a baking dish and preheat the oven to . Season the salmon however you like and drizzle a little extra-virgin olive oil over the fish. Bake the fish for about 30 minutes or until it flakes a little in the center.^[4]
- If you're serving salmon to a group, consider roasting a whole salmon instead of individual fillets.

[Edit]Eating Raw Salmon

Order sushi or sashimi to enjoy the pure taste of the fish. If you love the taste of the fish, order thinly sliced salmon, called sashimi, so you can enjoy the fish's unique flavor. You may want to order sushi rolls if you like salmon with flavored rice and seaweed. Try eating the salmon sushi with wasabi or soy sauce to add a salty, spicy flavor.^[5]
- If you'd like to make salmon sushi or sashimi at home, use sushi-grade salmon, which has been super frozen to kill parasites.
Try salmon carpaccio for a light appetizer. Instead of sticking with the standard shrimp cocktail, thinly slice raw salmon and spread it on a flat serving plate. Cover the salmon with a lemon-dill vinaigrette and marinate it for at least 2 hours. Then, garnish the salmon carpaccio with a few capers just before serving.^[6] of extra-virgin olive oil}}
- Avoid storing leftover salmon carpaccio because the lime juice will break down the texture of the fish over time.
Make ceviche for salmon with bright citrus flavor. Toss of salmon chunks with of lime juice and let it marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. Just before you're ready to serve the ceviche with tostadas or chips, drain the lime juice and stir in your choice of:^[7]
- Salsa
- Chopped cucumbers
- Diced avocado
- Fresh cilantro
Try salmon poke if you enjoy Hawaiian cuisine. Poke is similar to ceviche, but the fish is usually marinated in Asian-inspired ingredients. To enjoy salmon poke at home, mix of salmon chunks with of soy sauce, of rice wine vinegar, of sriracha sauce, and of sesame oil. Marinate the salmon for 15 to 30 minutes and serve the poke salmon with:^[8]
- Steamed rice
- Pickled cucumbers
- Green salad
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Matchstick carrots

[Edit]Trying Pre-Cooked Smoked Salmon

Blend smoked salmon with cream cheese to make a savory dip. Seafood dip is a popular appetizer since it's creamy and flavorful. Combine smoked salmon with cream cheese, horseradish, lemon juice, and chives. If you want a lighter dip, substitute equal parts of crème fraîche and plain Greek yogurt for the cream cheese. Then, serve the salmon dip with:^[9]
- Crostini
- Breadsticks
- Carrot sticks
- Sliced cucumbers
Toss smoked salmon into pasta or casseroles. The smoked flavor of the fish helps cut through creamy or rich food, such as risotto, scalloped potatoes, or carbonara. If you don't want to stir it into the dish, flake a few pieces of the salmon and scatter it over the meal before you serve it.^[10]
- Keep in mind that if you refrigerate leftovers, they'll become even smokier as they're stored.
Add smoked salmon to chowder or seafood stew. Round out the flavor of your favorite chowder by stirring flaked or chunked smoked salmon into it. Although the salmon holds up to the thick texture of chowder or stew, it also works well in lighter soups. Try adding smoked salmon to delicate leek and potato soup, for instance.^[11]
- Experiment by putting smoked salmon into your clam chowder.
Lay smoked salmon on toast or a bagel. Toast a bagel or piece of rye bread and spread it with cream cheese. Then, lay a few thin slices of smoked salmon on top along with fresh herbs, such as parsley or dill. You can also top the bagel or toast with shaved radishes to give the salmon a little heat.^[12]
- If you don't want a bagel or open-faced sandwich, layer the smoked salmon between 2 slices of bread. Consider adding sliced cucumbers and dill for extra crunch.

[Edit]Tips

You can also buy already cooked canned salmon. Remove the bones and skin if you like and use the canned salmon to make patties or salmon burgers.
It's easy to create a healthy salmon dinner. Just pair your choice of salmon with a garden salad, roasted vegetables, or whole grains.