Best 3 Baked Whole Salmon Recipes

Baked whole salmon is a classic dish that is both elegant and delicious. It is a perfect choice for a special occasion or a simple weeknight meal. The best recipe for baked whole salmon will depend on your personal taste preferences, but there are some general tips that can help you create a dish that is sure to impress. For example, you will want to choose a salmon that is fresh and has a mild flavor. You will also want to season the salmon with a variety of herbs and spices, and bake it at a high temperature for a short period of time. With a little planning and effort, you can create a baked whole salmon that is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED WHOLE SALMON

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We don't get much fresh seafood around here. So when I see some whole salmon in the grocery store, I snap it up and make this elegant entree.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

3/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
3/4 cup chopped celery leaves
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 lemon slices
8 fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 whole salmon (about 10 pounds)
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
WINE SAUCE:
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2-1/3 cups water
2-1/3 cups white wine or chicken broth
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes., Remove head and tail from salmon if desired. Place a double thickness of heavy-duty foil on a baking sheet (longer than the length of the fish). Grease foil. Place salmon on foil; sprinkle the cavity with salt. Pour herb sauce over fish. Fold foil over fish and seal tightly. , Bake at 375° for 60-75 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Place salmon on a serving platter and keep warm. Strain cooking juices, reserving 1/3 cup. In a large saucepan, saute green onions in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in the water, wine and reserved cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Reduce heat. Stir a small amount of hot liquid into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Add the cream, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until mixture reaches 160°. Serve with the salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 741 calories, Fat 46g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 251mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 66g protein.

WHOLE SALMON BAKED IN FOIL

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Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories dinner, roasts, main course

Time 1h

Yield Eight to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 six-to-eight-pound, cleaned, whole salmon, preferably with head left on (see note)
1 cup thinly sliced carrot
1 cup thinly sliced onion
1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt
8 peppercorns, crushed
1 clove garlic, unpeeled and crushed
1 bay leaf
2 cups dry white wine

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Select a baking sheet large enough to accommodate the fish.
Lay out a long double length of heavy-duty aluminum foil on top of the baking sheet. Place the cleaned salmon in the center of the foil and add the carrot, onion, shallots, celery, thyme, salt to taste, peppercorns, garlic, bay leaf and wine. Bring up the edges of the foil and seal as compactly and tightly as possible.
Place the fish in the oven and bake 50 minutes to one hour. At the end of 50 minutes, loosen the foil and test for doneness. The fish is cooked when the back center fin can be easily removed when pulled with the fingers. Remove from the oven.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 713, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 65 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 933 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

WHOLE BAKED SALMON

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Provided by Shula Udoff

Categories Citrus Fish Onion Bake Spring Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 4-pound whole salmon with head and tail, scaled
6 green onions, chopped
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup dry white wine
10 whole black peppercorns
Paper-thin cucumber slices
Lemon wedges
Fresh dill sprigs

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°F. Stack 2 heavy-duty foil sheets on large baking sheet. Place fish on foil. Sprinkle half of green onions and 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice inside fish. Drizzle remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice over fish. Drizzle oil over. Pour wine over; sprinkle with peppercorns. Sprinkle remaining green onions around fish. Bring up foil around fish, sealing tightly but leaving airspace between fish and foil. Bake fish 1 hour. Remove from oven. Open foil and let fish cool 1 hour. Reseal foil and refrigerate until cold, about 4 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
Open foil. Carefully remove skin from fish. Scrape off any grayish flesh. Transfer fish to platter. Garnish top of fish with cucumber slices. Surround with lemon wedges and dill sprigs.

Tips:

Choose the freshest salmon you can find. Look for fish that is bright pink in color and has a firm texture.
Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. This will help to remove any excess slime or scales.
Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. You can also add a little olive oil or melted butter to help keep the fish moist.
Bake the salmon fillets in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through. The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
Serve the salmon fillets immediately with your favorite sides. Some popular sides for salmon include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Baked salmon is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you are looking for a simple weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, baked salmon is a great choice.