Salmon

Equipment 2 small bowls 1 baking sheet large enough to hold salmon Prehet Oven Adjust oven rack to the center position. Preheat oven to 250° F. Ingredients 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt + ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper One 2.5 pound center-cut salmon fillet, about 1.5" thick, skin-on ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons sliced fresh dill 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice Preparation Roast Salmon Combine brown sugar, 1 tsp salt, pepper in a small bowl. Place salmon, skin side down, on baking sheet. Sprinkle sugar/salt mixture over salmon. Roast salmon about 55 to 60 minutes or until center registers 125°F. Combine Oil While the salmon is roasting, combine olive oil, dill, ½ tsp salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice in small bowl. Once salmon is cooked, remove from oven and pour oil mixture evenly atop salmon. Let sit 5 minutes

Super easy pan-seared Salmon. Source https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014578-four-spice-salmon Ingredients 4 6-ounce skinned salmon fillets Salt and black pepper 1 tablespoon coriander seeds or ground coriander ¼ teaspoon whole or ground cloves 1 ½ teaspoons cumin seed or ground cumin 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 2 tablespoons peanut oil, grape seed or other neutral oil, or clarified butter Preparation Season fillets on both sides with salt and pepper. Toast spices then grind them to a coarse powder in a coffee or spice grinder. Press some of the mixture onto the top of each fillet. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 2 or 3 minutes. Add the oil or butter and, when it shimmers, place the fillets, coated side down, in the pan. Cook about 2 to 3 minutes, or until the spice mixture forms a nicely browned crust. Turn the fillets and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the salmon just slightly resists when pierced with a thin-bladed knife.

Super easy and delicious. This recipe can be varied in a number of ways as desired. Source http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/grilled-pastrami-style-salmon Ingredients 1 (1 ½-pound) center-cut salmon fillet 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt ¼ to ½ teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon olive oil Cooking spray Preparation Prepare grill. Combine first 7 ingredients. Place salmon fillet, skin side down, on a cutting board or work surface; brush evenly with olive oil. Sprinkle spice mixture evenly over salmon; gently rub mixture into fish. Cover lightly with plastic wrap, and chill 15 minutes. Place fish, skin side down, on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

Recipe modified from source: http://www.cookscountry.com/recipes/4374-bbq-wood-grilled-salmon Description Quick and easy salmon dish; nice smokey flavor with delightful BBQ notes. Serve with a crisp, fruity white wine. Equipment Gas or wood burning grill Wood Chips; preferably cedar Heavy-duty aluminum foil Pre-Prep Soak 2 cups of wood chips for 15 minutes. Pat salmon dry with paper towels- remove bones. Using heavy-duty aluminum foil, make four 7x5" trays. Using tip of knife, perforate bottom of each tray. Divide wood chips among trays. Pre-heat Grill Pre-heat grill on high heat; clean, and prepare for searing meats. Ingredients 1 ½ teaspoons sugar 3/4 teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 4 skin-on salmon fillets (each 6 to 8 ounces and 1 1/4 inches thick) 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon maple syrup Preparation In a small bowl, combine: ...