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Dry-Brined Smoked Salmon

Dry-Brined Smoked Salmon

3.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
120 min
Total
630 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix 1 cup brown sugar and kosher salt together in a small bowl.
  2. 2 Spread a thin layer of the brown sugar mixture in the bottom of a 9-inch baking pan. Arrange 2 to 3 salmon fillets on top; cover with some of the brown sugar mixture. Repeat layers until all the salmon fillets are coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Preheat a smoker to 195 degrees F (91 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  4. 4 Rinse brown sugar mixture off salmon fillets. Brush fillets lightly with honey and sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar on top.
  5. 5 Pour cola-flavored beverage into the smoker's water pan; add water to within 1 inch of the top. Place half of the wood chips around the perimeter of the hot charcoal. Place salmon on the cooking racks.
  6. 6 Cook salmon, adding more wood chips if needed, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 2 hours. Cool before serving, at least 15 minutes.

By Kaitlyn85

Easy Apricot-Glazed Salmon

Easy Apricot-Glazed Salmon

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) with oven rack in top position. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Combine apricot preserves and mustard.
  3. 3 Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Brush ½ apricot-mustard over top.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 16 minutes; brush with remaining ½ apricot-mustard. Continue baking until salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 2 minutes more.

By Crafter060

Lemon-Pepper Salmon

Lemon-Pepper Salmon

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
8 min
Total
23 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven broiler. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Place salmon on the baking sheet. Mix the melted butter and soy sauce in a small bowl, and brush over the salmon. Sprinkle salmon with lemon pepper.
  3. 3 Broil salmon 6 to 8 minutes, depending on thickness, or until easily flaked with a fork.

By CHANELLE315

Baked Old Bay® Salmon

Baked Old Bay® Salmon

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Place salmon on the prepared baking sheet. Spread with mayonnaise and sprinkle with Old Bay® seasoning.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.

By Joni's Busy Kitchen

Air Fryer Salmon for One

Air Fryer Salmon for One

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, season salmon fillet with salt, Greek seasoning, pepper, and dill.
  3. 3 Line the air fryer basket with a perforated parchment round. Place salmon onto the parchment, skin-side down.
  4. 4 Cook salmon in the preheated air fryer until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes.

By thedailygourmet

Cajun Air Fryer Salmon

Cajun Air Fryer Salmon

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Rinse and dry salmon fillets with a paper towel. Mist fillets with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Mix together Cajun seasoning and brown sugar in a small bowl until combined; spread onto a plate.
  4. 4 Press fillets, flesh-side down, into seasoning mixture.
  5. 5 Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray and place salmon fillets skin-side down. Mist salmon again lightly with cooking spray.
  6. 6 Close the lid and cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 minutes. Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

By France Cevallos

Smoky Fried Salmon

Smoky Fried Salmon

2.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Thaw the salmon slightly in cold water, and remove the skin. Use a very sharp knife to slice the fillet into thin slices. Place the slices in a bowl, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss with enough liquid smoke to coat the fish, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the salmon slices for a few minutes turning once. Fish should flake easily with a fork when done.

By CHAMMI

Easy Fried Salmon

Easy Fried Salmon

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season salmon with salt and black pepper.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Place salmon skin-side up in the skillet.
  3. 3 Cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Turn with a spatula and cook until salmon feels firm to the touch and skin is crisp, about 3 minutes more.

By Patrick O'Neal

Simple Oven-Baked Salmon

Simple Oven-Baked Salmon

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Place salmon fillets onto the prepared baking sheet. Season with salt, pepper, and dill. Drizzle with lemon juice.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes. Cut each fillet into 2 pieces and serve.

By The Recipe Collector

Best Salmon Bake

Best Salmon Bake

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Place salmon on a lightly oiled sheet pan or in a shallow baking dish, folding under thin outer edges of fillets for even cooking.
  4. 4 Top salmon with chopped tomatoes and green onions, and season with salt and pepper.
  5. 5 Cook salmon in the preheated oven, uncovered, until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.

By MAGGIE1205

Grilled Salmon with Creamy Pesto Sauce

Grilled Salmon with Creamy Pesto Sauce

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor drill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Brush both sides salmon with oil. Cook on the preheated grill, skin-sides down, until easily flakes with a fork, 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, add cream cheese and milk to a saucepan; cook over medium heat until cream cheese completely melted and sauce well blended, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in pesto.
  4. 4 Top salmon with sauce and parsley to serve.

By Philadelphia

Cast Iron Skillet Seared Salmon

Cast Iron Skillet Seared Salmon

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pat fillets dry with paper towels; set in a baking dish, skin-sides down. Sprinkle with garlic-pepper seasoning and dill. Flip fillets; generously rub salt only over skin. Cover the baking dish; set aside for 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until it just starts to smoke; reduce heat to medium-high and add butter. Add fillets, skin-sides down, as soon as butter melts. Cover the skillet; cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, 7 to 9 minutes, depending on thickness. Remove fillets with a metal spatula, halve each fillet, and serve immediately.

By Stiritup

Easy, No-Mess Baked Salmon

Easy, No-Mess Baked Salmon

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lay salmon fillet skin-side down on a wide piece of aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over salmon. Sprinkle lemon pepper, lemon juice, and salt on top. Fold foil up and over the fillet, tenting it at the top. Roll top down to seal salmon in foil. Transfer to a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes.

By N Adams

Wrapped Salmon

Wrapped Salmon

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut the filets into log shaped pieces, about 2 inches wide by 5 inches long, keeping the filet portions separate. Take 2 sheets of phyllo dough, placing one on top of the other, and brush lightly with melted butter, covering the one side completely.
  3. 3 Place a portion of salmon (6 ounces), on the edge, nearest you, of the phyllo dough. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Coat the portion of salmon with 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
  4. 4 Fold the phyllo dough, nearest you, over the salmon and make one complete wrap. Take the sides of the dough and fold them towards the center, and continue rolling up the dough. Brush all sides with butter, covering completely and place on a cookie sheet. Repeat steps for remaining portions of salmon.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until phyllo dough is golden brown.

By Heidi S

Parchment Baked Salmon

Parchment Baked Salmon

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Move an oven rack to the lowest position.
  2. 2 Place salmon fillet, skin-side down, in the middle of a large piece of parchment paper; season with salt and black pepper. Cut two 3-inch slits into fillet with a sharp knife. Stuff chopped basil leaves into the slits. Spray fillet with cooking spray and arrange lemon slices on top.
  3. 3 Fold the edges of parchment paper over fillet several times to seal it into an airtight packet. Place sealed packet onto a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven on the bottom rack until salmon flakes easily and flesh is pink and opaque with an interior of slightly darker pink color, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of fillet should read at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees C). To serve, cut open the parchment paper and remove lemon slices before plating.

By tiger77

Bacon-Wrapped Salmon

Bacon-Wrapped Salmon

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet liberally with olive oil.
  2. 2 Place the salmon fillets onto the baking sheet skin-side-down. Sprinkle the fillets with garlic powder, dill, salt, and pepper. Lay the bacon strips over the fillets to cover completely. Do not overlap the bacon strips.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until the salmon is no longer translucent in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn the oven on to broil and cook until the bacon has crisped, 1 to 2 minutes.

By Emily Compson Trenbeath

Ginger Salmon

Ginger Salmon

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a small bowl, blend olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard and ginger
  3. 3 Brush salmon fillets evenly with the olive oil mixture. Place in a medium baking dish. Bake 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

By SVPORTER

Garlic and Dill Salmon

Garlic and Dill Salmon

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then place them skin-side down in a baking dish.
  2. 2 Process garlic in a food processor to a rough mince. Add olive oil and dill; pulse a few times to combine. Rub garlic mixture over fish. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  4. 4 Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes. Do not overcook.

By Syd

Sun-Dried Tomato Cedar Plank Salmon

Sun-Dried Tomato Cedar Plank Salmon

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak the cedar planks in water for several hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Brush the planks with olive oil.
  3. 3 Cut the salmon fillet into three portions. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle parsley and sun-dried tomatoes over the top. Drizzle with salad dressing.
  4. 4 Place the planks on the preheated grill and let them heat up for about 5 minutes. Place the salmon fillets on the planks. Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Fish is done when it can be flaked with a fork. Remove quickly to avoid over cooking and drying out the fish. Serve piping hot.

By Ben Shapiro

Puff Pastry Salmon

Puff Pastry Salmon

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Season salmon fillets with onion powder, garlic powder, and seasoned salt.
  3. 3 Divide 1/2 spinach between two sheets puff pastry; mound in the center. Place 1 salmon fillet on top of each spinach mound. Divide and spread pesto on salmon fillets; divide and top with remaining 1/2 spinach.
  4. 4 Moisten edges of puff pastry with water; fold to the center and seal the seams.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until pastry puffed and golden and salmon cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.

By Danielle Harbold

Salmon with Maple Soy Marinade

Salmon with Maple Soy Marinade

3.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place soy sauce, maple syrup, rye whiskey, and wasabi paste into a blender. Cover blender and puree until smooth. Pour half of the mixture into a resealable plastic bag for marinade and reserve remaining mixture in the refrigerator for dipping sauce. Place salmon in the bag, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate salmon in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
  2. 2 Submerge cedar planks in water and soak for at least 2 hours.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Remove salmon fillets from marinade, and place each one on a soaked cedar plank. Discard bag and marinade.
  4. 4 Place planked salmon into the grill, close cover, and roast until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. Serve with reserved dipping sauce.

By Flipper

Baked Lemon-Butter Salmon

Baked Lemon-Butter Salmon

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and place salmon fillets in the dish.
  2. 2 Place butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high in 30-second increments until melted, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  3. 3 Mix lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the melted butter; pour over the salmon.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 12 to 18 minutes.

By charbaiz

Air-Fried Bang Bang Salmon

Air-Fried Bang Bang Salmon

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Prepare sauce by whisking mayonnaise, chili sauce, and Sriracha together in a small bowl until well blended.
  3. 3 Spread 1 tablespoon sauce over the top of each salmon fillet. Reserve remaining sauce for serving.
  4. 4 Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place fillets in the air fryer basket with the sauce facing up.
  5. 5 Air-fry until salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes.
  6. 6 To serve, drizzle salmon with extra sauce and sprinkle green onion over top.

By Nicole McLaughlin

Easy 5-Ingredient Roasted Salmon

Easy 5-Ingredient Roasted Salmon

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick spray.
  2. 2 Stir butter and molasses together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Lay salmon, skin-side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Spread butter mixture evenly over the salmon. Sprinkle with Greek seasoning and drizzle with ½ of the lemon juice.
  4. 4 Roast in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 17 to 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Sprinkle with remaining lemon juice and serve.

By Nicole McLaughlin

Salmon with Brown Sugar Glaze

Salmon with Brown Sugar Glaze

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven broiler and set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Grease the rack of a broiler pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Season salmon with salt and pepper, then place on the prepared broiler pan. Whisk together brown sugar and mustard in a small bowl; spoon mixture evenly over salmon.
  3. 3 Cook under the preheated broiler until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Enjoy!

By Tamara

Salmon with Lemon and Dill

Salmon with Lemon and Dill

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  2. 2 Place salmon in the baking dish.
  3. 3 Mix butter and lemon juice in a small bowl, and drizzle over salmon. Season with dill, garlic powder, sea salt, and pepper.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until salmon is easily flaked with a fork, about 25 minutes.
  5. 5 Serve and enjoy!

By Michelle Ramey

Dijon Garlic Salmon

Dijon Garlic Salmon

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Arrange the salmon skin side down in the prepared pan, and lightly coat with the Dijon mustard. Place the garlic and onion slices on the salmon fillets. Season with tarragon, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3 Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until salmon is easily flaked with a fork.

By Randy Fortel

Healthy Dijon Salmon for One

Healthy Dijon Salmon for One

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix lemon juice, mustard, green onion, and ginger together in a bowl. Set aside.
  3. 3 Place salmon into a baking dish. Spread mustard mixture over salmon and sprinkle with black pepper.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 30 minutes.

By Emily

Easy Miso Salmon

Easy Miso Salmon

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a shallow baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, hot water, and miso in a large glass or ceramic bowl until thoroughly combined. Add salmon and turn several times to coat. Marinate for 10 minutes, occasionally spooning mixture over fish.
  3. 3 Transfer salmon to the prepared baking dish and cover with foil. Leave extra marinade in the bowl.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Uncover, spoon remaining marinade evenly onto the salmon, and bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 3 more minutes.

By shuki

Roasted Salmon with Orange-Ginger Glaze

Roasted Salmon with Orange-Ginger Glaze

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a medium baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Place orange juice in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir until thickened and reduced by about half, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  3. 3 Stir balsamic vinegar and ginger into cooled orange juice.
  4. 4 Place salmon fillet skin-side down in the prepared baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with 1/2 of the orange juice mixture.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Brush with remaining orange juice mixture and continue baking until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.

By LINDA W