How to Cook Salmon the Simple Way

You can buy salmon fresh or frozen.

Salmon contains Omega3s and other nutrients, making it a meal great for health conscious eater. It also has a low mercury content making it safe to eat regularly. Salmon isn't always easy to make as it flakes and breaks apart. Salmon suits many seasoning including citrus juice, mustard and creamy dressings. To cook salmon simply, you don't need all the extras. That will lessen your time in the kitchen.

Things You'll Need

• Salmon
• Refrigerator
• Ruler
• Pepper
• Salt
• Lemon
• Aluminum foil
• Non-stick spray
• Oven

Instructions

1. Thaw the salmon in the refrigerator overnight or put it in a water proof plastic bag and place it in a tub of cold water for 30 minutes.

2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit about ten minutes before you start working with the salmon

3. Remove salmon from packaging. Measure the thickness of the salmon with a ruler.

4. Season both sides of the salmon your choice of spices, such as lemon, salt and pepper.

5. Spray the piece of aluminum foil with non-stick spray. Put the salmon on the foil and then, place foil on a baking sheet.

6. Bake in the oven for ten minutes per inch of salmon. Remove when cooked and serve.

Tips & Warnings

• When salmon is done, it flakes off easily with a fork.

• Don't eat salmon raw.

References

• FDA: Fresh and Frozen Seafood: Selecting and Serving it Safely
• Fish Ex: Salmon Cooking Tips

Resources

• FDA: Safe Eats - Meat, Poultry & Seafood
• Alaska Department of Fish and Game: Alaska's Salmon-Eating Wolves
• Washinton State Department of Health: Wild vs. Farmed Salmon