OVEN-STEAMED SALMON
This simple way to roast salmon brings spectacular results with hardly any worry on the cook's part. The Mediterranean cookbook author Paula Wolfert learned it from the French chef Michel Bras, and it rises and falls on the thinness of the sheet pan. A pan of water delivers enough moisture to steam the fish briefly at a low temperature, producing a final product that is soft and deliciously juicy. It adapts easily to almost any salmon fillet. Emily Kaiser Thelin, who includes it in her biography of Ms. Wolfert, "Unforgettable," says a center-cut of wild-caught Alaska king works best and suggests pairing it with a salad or cracked green olive relish.
Provided by Kim Severson
Categories dinner, for one, for two, lunch, weekday, weeknight, seafood, main course
Time 30m
Yield 1 to 8 servings, depending on the quantity cooked
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the lower third of the oven and a second rack in the upper third. Heat the oven to between 225 and 275 degrees. Grease a thin sheet pan with olive oil.
- Carefully place a frying pan of just-boiled water on the lower oven rack. Arrange the salmon on the prepared sheet pan, season generously with salt and pepper, and place on the upper oven rack. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 110 degrees for rare, 115 degrees for medium-rare, or 125 degrees for medium. This should take 10 to 12 minutes for 5-ounce fillets or 20 to 25 minutes for a 2 1/2-pound fillet. (The color of the salmon will not turn dull, and the texture will be very juicy.)
- Transfer the salmon to a platter or one or more individual plates and season with more salt and pepper, if desired. Sprinkle with chives, if using, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 146, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 156 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
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Israel Mwathi
[email protected]This recipe was okay. The salmon was cooked well, but the flavors were a bit too strong for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Bhole Singh Tomar 001
[email protected]Not bad, but not great. The salmon was a bit bland and the flavors didn't really come together. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Vincent Paradowski
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The salmon was overcooked and the flavors were bland. I won't be making this again.
Khairul SK
[email protected]The salmon was a bit dry, but the flavors were good. I think I'll try cooking it for a shorter amount of time next time.
MAX Valadez
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the salmon turned out great! The lemon and herbs added a nice flavor to the fish. I will definitely be making this again.
Taha Shah
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I love that it's so easy to make, too.
Rosani Budha
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the flavors were incredible. I served it with roasted vegetables and a side of quinoa, and it was a hit with my family.
Ahmad Ali Ali
[email protected]Simple and delicious! The salmon was moist and flavorful, and the lemon-herb butter sauce was the perfect complement. Even my picky kids loved it.
Zubair Jan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind! The salmon was cooked to perfection and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the crispy skin. Will definitely be making this again.
Cat Anderson
[email protected]This oven-steamed salmon recipe was an absolute delight! The salmon turned out perfectly cooked, flaky and moist, with a delicate flavor that was enhanced by the lemon and herbs. The cooking process was incredibly easy and mess-free, and the salmon w