Method:
Preheat oven or pan:
Oven method: Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced).
Saucepan: Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add the olive oil or melted butter.
Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with kitchen paper and place on a plate. Drizzle the fillets with olive oil or melted butter and rub them in so that they are well coated. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and possibly paprika powder for some extra flavour. If you like, you can also add a little lemon zest for a fresh flavour.
Pan frying: Place the salmon fillets skin side down in the hot pan. Cook the fillets for 3-4 minutes without moving them. This ensures that the skin becomes nice and crispy. Turn the salmon over and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork, but is still juicy.
Oven frying: Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets. The salmon should be just cooked through and flake a little when you poke it.
Finishing and serving:
Once the salmon is cooked, remove it from the pan or oven and place the fillets on a plate.
Serve the salmon with a few lemon wedges for a fresh taste. You can also sprinkle some fresh herbs such as dill, parsley or thyme over the salmon for extra flavour.
Serving tips:
With vegetables: Serve the baked salmon with a fresh salad, steamed vegetables or grilled asparagus for a healthy and balanced meal.
With potatoes: Baked salmon is also delicious with a portion of quinoa, mashed potatoes or roasted potatoes.
Extra tip:
For an extra dimension of flavour, you can caramelise the salmon in the pan with a little honey or soy sauce at the end of baking. This gives the salmon a delicious sweet-salty flavour!
Enjoy your quick and healthy salmon meal!
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