Salmon is celebrated for its tender texture, vibrant color, and a taste that varies in richness depending on the species. A cooking technique that allows salmon to showcase its natural qualities is baking. Baking locks in the salmon’s moisture, helping to prevent it from drying out and becoming tough. Additionally, the dry heat of the oven results in perfectly seared skin and crispy crust, adding textural contrast to the soft flesh of the fish. When creating a baked salmon recipe, carefully chosen herbs and spices add layers of flavor, complementing the salmon without overpowering it. The result is a dish that is not only visually appealing, with its flaky salmon fillet nestled in a golden, crisp crust, but also incredibly delicious.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CEDAR PLANK SALMON WITH CELERY SALAD AND CURRANT PINE NUT RELISH
Smoked salmon is great for the road because it holds up really well and can be prepared ahead of time. It can be served hot, cold or room-temperature. When you smoke something, it will cook it through without making it dry. The pine nut relish is also great at room temperature and adds flavor, acidity and richness to the dish. The celery salad adds freshness and carries acidity, especially with the addition of the Meyer lemon juice.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the salmon: Preheat a smoker for cooking to 225 degrees F and preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
- Remove the cedar planks from the water and pat the surfaces dry. Put the cedar planks on a baking sheet. Place the salmon portions skin-side down on the cedar planks. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Evenly top the salmon with the parsley and lemon zest. Place the baking sheet in the smoker and allow the salmon to smoke just until it has been slightly infused with smoke flavor, about 15 minutes. Remove from the smoker and immediately transfer to the oven to finish cooking, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit until room temperature, or refrigerate and serve the next day.
- For the currant and pine nut relish: Combine the vinegar, currants, honey, shallots and mustard seeds in a small pot. Heat the pot over medium-high heat until bubbles begin to form, then lower the heat to maintain a slow simmer. Continue to cook until the currants have plumped and the liquid has reduced and become slightly viscous, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and fold in the pine nuts. Season the relish with salt.
- For the salad: Dress the celery, celery leaves and cilantro in a medium bowl with the olive oil, Meyer lemon juice, flaked salt and pepper. Top the salmon with the celery salad and a spoonful of the currant and pine nut relish and serve.
SALMON WITH A PINE NUT CRUST
Make and share this Salmon With a Pine Nut Crust recipe from Food.com.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories High Protein
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (170C).
- Spread the breadcrumbs and pine nuts in a baking dish and bake for 10 minutes. (Chopped almonds may be used in place of the pine nuts.).
- Wash the salmon fillets.
- Pat dry, and brush with the Dijon mustard.
- Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the salmon steaks, pressing to adhere to the fish.
- Heat the oil, butter and shallot in oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add salmon, crumb-side down and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Turn fish over.
- Transfer skillet to oven.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes more, until cooked.
- For the sauce: Reduce the lemon juice in a saucepan to 1 teaspoon.
- Add the heavy cream and boil until slightly thickened.
- Whisk in the butter until smooth. Add the fresh dill.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
PANKO-CRUSTED SALMON
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- In a small bowl, mix together the panko, parsley, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Drizzle with the olive oil and stir until the crumbs are evenly coated. Set aside.
- Place the salmon fillets, skin side down, on a board. Generously brush the top of the fillets with mustard and then sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Press the panko mixture thickly on top of the mustard on each salmon fillet. The mustard will help the panko adhere.
- Heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or large heavy, ovenproof pan. When the oil is very hot, add the salmon fillets, skin side down, and sear for 3 to 4 minutes, without turning, to brown the skin.
- Transfer the pan to the hot oven for 5 to 7 minutes until the salmon is almost cooked and the panko is browned. Remove from the oven, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve the salmon hot or at room temperature with lemon wedges.
GRILLED SALMON WITH PESTO CRUST
Start with the great taste of grilled salmon then finish under the broiler to form a crust of homemade pesto. This recipe is easy to make, but tastes and looks like a gourmet meal.
Provided by LAURAVC
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Salmon Fillet Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a small skillet over medium heat; cook and stir pine nuts in the hot skillet until fragrant and toasted, about 5 minutes.
- Blend basil, Parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, and garlic in a blender until a thick paste forms. Gradually stream olive oil into blender and continue blending until desired consistency of pesto is reached; season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Season both sides of salmon with salt and pepper.
- Place salmon, skin-side down, onto grill grates; close grill and cook until salmon is about 2/3 done, 8 to 15 minutes. Remove salmon from grill using a spatula and transfer to a baking sheet, skin-side down. Spread pesto evenly over the salmon. Save extra pesto for another use if there are leftovers.
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Broil salmon until fish flakes easily with a fork and pesto is bubbling, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 81.4 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 174.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
WALNUT-CRUSTED SALMON
Whenever I can get salmon for a good price, I always turn to this simple and delicious recipe. It's good served with mashed potatoes and fresh green beans, too. -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Place salmon on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Mix mustard and honey; brush over salmon. Place bread in a food processor; pulse until coarse crumbs form. Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in walnuts, oil and thyme; press onto salmon., Bake 12-15 minutes or until topping is lightly browned and fish just begins to flake easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose the freshest salmon possible. Look for fish that is firm to the touch and has a bright pink color. Avoid salmon that is slimy or has a strong fishy smell.
- Use a food processor to make the pine nut crust. This will help to ensure that the crust is evenly textured and easy to spread.
- Press the pine nut crust onto the salmon fillets firmly. This will help to ensure that the crust stays in place during cooking.
- Bake the salmon fillets at a high temperature for a short period of time. This will help to cook the salmon evenly and prevent it from drying out.
- Serve the salmon fillets with your favorite sides. Roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad are all great options.
Conclusion:
Salmon with a Pine Nut Crust is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The crispy pine nut crust adds a wonderful flavor and texture to the salmon, and the fish itself is cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it is also a healthy and nutritious meal. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make salmon dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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