Bhg
  • Shop
  • News
  • Food
  • DIY
  • Garden
  • Travel
  • Renovating
  • Decorating
  • Property
  • Health
  • TV
  • Podcasts
Bhg
  • Shop
  • News
  • Food
  • DIY
  • Garden
  • Travel
  • Renovating
  • Decorating
  • Property
  • Health
  • TV
  • Podcasts
Subscribe
Vegemite Villa
Watch 0:31

Vegemite Villa

{headline}

{headline}

Chocolate pot de creme with truffle honey

Chocolate pot de creme with truffle honey

Why salted caramel tastes so good, according to science

Why salted caramel tastes so good, according to science

Pulled pork pizza bread

Pulled pork pizza bread

Banana, chocolate and salted caramel tart

Banana, chocolate and salted caramel tart

{headline}

{headline}

Slow cooker mistake many people are making

Slow cooker mistake many people are making

Vanilla brie mousse with twice-cooked strawberries and pistachios

Vanilla brie mousse with twice-cooked strawberries and pistachios

Barramundi arroz a banda

Barramundi arroz a banda

{headline}

{headline}

Sri Lankan roti parcels

Sri Lankan roti parcels

Barbecue-baked miso side of salmon

Barbecue-baked miso side of salmon

10 of the best BHG Christmas recipes

10 of the best BHG Christmas recipes

Win! 1 of 10 MasterCraft Smart Space Prize Packs!

Win! 1 of 10 MasterCraft Smart Space Prize Packs!

Rule the picnic with the best potatoes for potato salad

Rule the picnic with the best potatoes for potato salad

5 of BHG’s greatest recipes of 2019

5 of BHG’s greatest recipes of 2019

Chocolate Semifreddo with Raspberries and Honeycomb

Chocolate Semifreddo with Raspberries and Honeycomb

  1. Home
  2. Food

How to cook perfect salmon fillets

Every time. - by Livia Gamble
  • 07 Mar 2018
How to cook perfect salmon fillets
Caroline Attwood on Unsplash

Salmon fillets are the perfect weeknight meal: they're healthy, take minutes to cook and can be used in many different ways.

Health and cooking benefits aside, you'll want your salmon to be fresh and the skin nice and crispy. 

To ensure your salmon is cooked to perfection every time, we spoke to George Dimkin from Tassal for his top tips.

What is the key to cooking perfect salmon?

Before placing your salmon in the pan, it's important to remember that the temperature of your fish affects how it cooks. "The key to perfectly cooked Tassal Salmon on the fry-pan, is to take the salmon out of the fridge for 15 minutes and allow it to come up to room temperature prior to cooking on a pre-heated fry-pan," says George.

As for the skin, people often think you can't eat it. But that isn't the case. In fact, George says, "Crispy salmon skin is tasty and helps the salmon retain moisture and keep the meat together." If you're struggling to achieve a crispy edge, George recommends rubbing some salt into the skin. "Generously rub rock salt into the salmon’s skin. Use a dry pan without oil, cook the salmon skin side down for 2-3 minutes each side, or to your liking," he says.

What to look for when buying salmon? 

When shopping for salmon, there are a couple of things you should look for from the smell to how it feels. 

"There should be a pleasant fresh sea smell," says George, adding, "The flesh of the salmon is firm to touch and springs back, the skin is bright and shiny and if purchasing a whole salmon, the eyes are clear."

RELATED: Crispy salmon tacos with lime yoghurt

Herb-crusted orange marmalade salmon with beetroot salad

salmon
Andre Martin

A walnut crust and a sprinkling of marinated beetroot take it to flying-fish status!

Ingredients

1.2kg side Atlantic salmon, skin on, pin-boned

1 Tbsp orange marmalade Sea-salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to season

2 cups watercress sprigs

4 small radishes, shaved into discs

Micro herbs, to garnish

HERB AND WALNUT CRUST

1 tsp fennel seeds

2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 Tbsp finely chopped

Flat-leaf parsley leaves

Finely grated zest of 1 lemon

3⁄4 cup panko breadcrumbs

1⁄4 cup walnuts, finely chopped

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

15g parmesan, Finely grated

BEETROOT SALAD

2 fresh baby beetroot, shaved into thin discs

3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 Tbsp red wine vinegar

2 tsp orange marmalade

1 tsp dijon mustard

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 220°C. Line a large oven tray with baking paper. Combine all crust ingredients in a large bowl.

  2. Put salmon on prepared tray, skin-side down. Spread marmalade over salmon then season. Firmly press crust mixture onto marmalade-coated salmon.

  3. Bake for 15 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and crust is light golden.

  4. Meanwhile, to make beetroot salad, put beetroot, oil, vinegar, marmalade and mustard in a large bowl. Toss to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes to marinate.

  5. Transfer salmon to a serving platter, top with watercress, radish and beetroot salad, spooning a little of the bowl juices over the top. Serve garnished with micro herbs.

Gift 6 months for free-Plus a Free $50 voucher*

Subscribe to Better Homes and Gardens.

Subscribe Now
Gift 6 months for free

Gift 6 months for free-Plus a Free $50 voucher*

Subscribe to Better Homes and Gardens.

Subscribe Now
Gift 6 months for free

Recommended to you

Vegemite Villa
Watch 0:31

Vegemite Villa

{headline}

{headline}

Chocolate pot de creme with truffle honey

Chocolate pot de creme with truffle honey

Why salted caramel tastes so good, according to science

Why salted caramel tastes so good, according to science

Pulled pork pizza bread

Pulled pork pizza bread

Banana, chocolate and salted caramel tart

Banana, chocolate and salted caramel tart

{headline}

{headline}

Slow cooker mistake many people are making

Slow cooker mistake many people are making

Vanilla brie mousse with twice-cooked strawberries and pistachios

Vanilla brie mousse with twice-cooked strawberries and pistachios

Barramundi arroz a banda

Barramundi arroz a banda

{headline}

{headline}

Sri Lankan roti parcels

Sri Lankan roti parcels

Barbecue-baked miso side of salmon

Barbecue-baked miso side of salmon

10 of the best BHG Christmas recipes

10 of the best BHG Christmas recipes

Win! 1 of 10 MasterCraft Smart Space Prize Packs!

Win! 1 of 10 MasterCraft Smart Space Prize Packs!

Rule the picnic with the best potatoes for potato salad

Rule the picnic with the best potatoes for potato salad

5 of BHG’s greatest recipes of 2019

5 of BHG’s greatest recipes of 2019

Chocolate Semifreddo with Raspberries and Honeycomb

Chocolate Semifreddo with Raspberries and Honeycomb

Bhg
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Pacific Magazines
  • Partners
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Statement
Bhg Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Pacific Magazines
  • Partners
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Statement

Brands

  • All Recipes
  • BHG Shop
  • Girlfriend
  • Home Beautiful
  • New Idea
  • New Idea Food
  • Practical Parenting

Pacific Network

  • marie claire
  • Instyle
  • Beauty Crew
  • Who
  • Women's Health
  • Men’s Health
  • That’s Life
  • Perth Now
  • The West Australian
  • 7travel
  • 7Plus
  • Airtasker
  • 7NEWS
  • SocietyOne
© 2019 Pacific Magazines
Get more from Better Homes and Gardens

Magazine Subscription Offer

Gift 6 months for free-Plus a Free $50 voucher*

Shop This Offer
Gift 6 months for free