What to do with leftover salmon?

We prefer leftover salmon used in salmon cakes or served cold crumbled over a green salad for a bit of protein.

How do I reheat baked salmon?

Place the leftover salmon in a small baking dish and cover with foil. Bake at 300 degrees for 17 to 20 minutes util hot. Use an instant-read thermometer to check. It should be about 125 degrees in the center. Timing will depend on the thickness of your salmon. You can also reheat in the microwave on 50% power in 40 second intervals. Do not overheat in the microwave because it will dry out the fish.

My cooked salmon has white stuff on the outside of it, is it overcooked?

Not necessarily. This salmon is essentially steaming in the packet, therefore the proteins (albumin) on the outside of the salmon will steam and denature as the salmon cooks through. This is normal!

How Can I Tell When it is Done?

You can either open the packet and test the fish with the tip of a knife. If it is still rosy pink and not opaque, then it is not cooked through. You can also temp it with an instant read thermometer. 125 degrees F is medium.

My salmon is cut into individual portions, will this still work?

Yes! Just set the salmon pieces side by side on the foil. They will cook slightly faster than a single piece of salmon, so make sure to check on it early.

Easy Baked Salmon in Foil

Description

If cooking salmon at home is something you avoid doing, then I am so excited for you to try this easy baked salmon in foil! It comes together with only a few ingredients and the clean up is so easy!

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1 clove garlic, minced

2 pounds salmon filet, pin bones removed, if necessary

1 1/2 teaspoon The Spice Hunter Fish Seasoning Blend

1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Fresh chopped parsley, optional

1 lemon cut into wedges for serving

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Stir butter and garlic in a small dish.
Cut two 20-inch long sheets of foil, and lay overlapping on a large baking sheet to create a rectangle of foil 20 inches long by 20-inches wide. Spray center area lightly with cooking spray.
Pat salmon dry. Place the salmon on top of the foil skin side down. Brush the butter mixture over the salmon. Sprinkle with The Spice Hunter Fish Seasoning Blend, salt and pepper. Fold the foil over the salmon and seal up into a packet.
Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and roast until the salmon is just cooked through, 15 to 19 minutes. Carefully open packets. Sprinkle with parsley. Cut into portions and serve with lemon wedges

Notes

For best results when forming the foil packet bring the two sides together, and crimp them down the length. I try not to seal it up too close to the salmon, so that it has a little room to steam up. Then roll up the top and bottom sides of the foil to make a long narrow packet. They key is not to allow the steam to escape.

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 18
Category: Main Course
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 1/2 ounces without skin
Calories: 209
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 1 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 25 g