Super Simple Salmon Recipes

SUPER EASY SALMON CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, mix together salmon, egg, olive oil, green onions, and 2/3 cup cracker crumbs. Season with lemon pepper. Form mixture into 8 patties. Coat patties with remaining cracker crumbs, and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Bake 10 minutes in the preheated oven, turning once, or until golden brown on both sides.

SALMON ROASTED IN BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
• Place butter in small roasting dish, sprinkle dill evenly across. Place in oven and heat until butter has melted and dill is sizzling, about 4 - 5 minutes.
• Remove pan from oven and place fillets skin-side up. Return to oven and roast 4 minutes.
• Remove from oven and pull skin from salmon (if the skin doesn't pull away roast another 1 - 2 minutes).
• Season the now skinless side with salt and pepper then carefully flip fillets and season opposite side with salt and pepper. Sprinkle garlic into melted butter around salmon.
• Return to oven and cook to desired doneness, about 3 - 4 minutes longer.
• Plate salmon and spoon butter in pan over salmon. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm with lemon zest or lemon wedges for spritzing.
• Recipe source: adapted from NYT

SUPER SIMPLE SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat broiler to high with rack placed about 4 inches from heat source.
• Put salmon skin side down in a roasting pan.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper and dot with butter.
• Broil 6-7 minutes, then check, the top should be browning.
• To tell if it's done, use a thin-bladed knife to cut a slit in the thickest part of the fillet and peek inside. The fish should be flaky and light in color.
• If needed, broil for 1-2 minutes more.
• When cooked, use a metal spatula to lift the salmon right off the skin and serve it browned side up.
• For added yumminess, top with leek sauce. Recipe #388486.

SUPER SIMPLE SMOKED SALMON CROSTINI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides of the bread with the oil. Bake until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
• In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, horseradish, and 1 tablespoon dill; season with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
• Dividing evenly, spread the cream cheese mixture on the toasted baguette slices. Top with the salmon and sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of dill.

SUPER SIMPLE SALMON

Steps:

• Stir together the garlic powder, basil, and salt in a small bowl; rub in equal amounts onto the salmon fillets.
• Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook the salmon in the butter until browned and flaky, about 5 minutes per side. Serve each piece of salmon with a lemon wedge.