What to make with salmon
With salmon you can make sheet-pan salmon and vegetables, teriyaki salmon bowls, honey mustard salmon, salmon cakes, creamy salmon pasta, salmon tacos or a simple lemon-garlic baked fillet. Most fillets bake in 12 to 15 minutes at 400°F and are done at 145°F, when the flesh flakes easily.
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9 easy ideas with salmon
Family-tested favorites. Tap one to get the full recipe, scaled for your table.
Sheet-Pan Salmon and Green Beans
25 minSalmon and vegetables roast together on one pan with lemon and garlic.
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Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowls
25 minGlazed salmon over rice with cucumber and edamame. Kids like the sweet glaze.
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Honey Mustard Salmon
20 minA three-ingredient glaze that caramelizes in the oven.
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Salmon Cakes
25 minCrisp patties made with canned or leftover salmon, served with a lemony yogurt sauce.
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Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta
25 minFlaked salmon, peas and lemon in a light cream sauce.
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Salmon Tacos
25 minSpiced salmon flaked into tortillas with a crunchy cabbage slaw.
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Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon
15 minPan-seared fillets basted in garlic butter. Restaurant-quality in 15 minutes.
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Salmon and Potato Traybake
40 minBaby potatoes get a head start before the salmon joins them for the last 12 minutes.
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Miso-Glazed Salmon
20 minA savory-sweet miso glaze that broils into a lacquered crust.
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Kitchen notes on salmon
Done at 145°F
Salmon is safe at 145°F in the thickest part. Many cooks pull it at 140°F and let carryover heat finish it so it stays moist.
Skin side down
Start skin-on fillets skin side down in a hot, oiled pan and leave them alone for 5 minutes. The skin crisps and releases on its own.
Storage
Raw salmon keeps 1 to 2 days in the fridge. Cooked salmon keeps 3 to 4 days and is excellent cold in salads and salmon cakes.
Frozen works
Thaw frozen fillets overnight in the fridge, or seal them in a bag in cold water for about an hour.
Questions about salmon
How long to bake salmon at 400°F?
A 1-inch-thick fillet takes 12 to 15 minutes at 400°F. Thinner tail pieces take 8 to 10 minutes. Check for 145°F or flesh that flakes easily with a fork.
How can I get kids to eat salmon?
Start with a sweet glaze such as teriyaki or honey mustard, or make salmon cakes and tacos where it is mixed with familiar flavors.
Should I remove the skin before cooking salmon?
No. Cook it skin-on to protect the fish from drying out, then slide a spatula between the flesh and skin to serve it skinless.
