OVEN-STEAMED SALMON
This simple way to roast salmon brings spectacular results with hardly any worry on the cook's part. The Mediterranean cookbook author Paula Wolfert learned it from the French chef Michel Bras, and it rises and falls on the thinness of the sheet pan. A pan of water delivers enough moisture to steam the fish briefly at a low temperature, producing a final product that is soft and deliciously juicy. It adapts easily to almost any salmon fillet. Emily Kaiser Thelin, who includes it in her biography of Ms. Wolfert, "Unforgettable," says a center-cut of wild-caught Alaska king works best and suggests pairing it with a salad or cracked green olive relish.
Provided by Kim Severson
Categories dinner, for one, for two, lunch, weekday, weeknight, seafood, main course
Time 30m
Yield 1 to 8 servings, depending on the quantity cooked
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the lower third of the oven and a second rack in the upper third. Heat the oven to between 225 and 275 degrees. Grease a thin sheet pan with olive oil.
- Carefully place a frying pan of just-boiled water on the lower oven rack. Arrange the salmon on the prepared sheet pan, season generously with salt and pepper, and place on the upper oven rack. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 110 degrees for rare, 115 degrees for medium-rare, or 125 degrees for medium. This should take 10 to 12 minutes for 5-ounce fillets or 20 to 25 minutes for a 2 1/2-pound fillet. (The color of the salmon will not turn dull, and the texture will be very juicy.)
- Transfer the salmon to a platter or one or more individual plates and season with more salt and pepper, if desired. Sprinkle with chives, if using, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 146, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 156 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
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Danyelle Belnavis
b.danyelle@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Hachi Dissanayaka
d.h6@gmail.comI've tried many steamed salmon recipes, but this one is my favorite. The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.
Amani Radee
r.a@gmail.comThis was my first time making steamed salmon and it turned out great! The fish was moist and flaky, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
alfredo Rodriguez
r36@hotmail.frI love this recipe! The salmon is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.
lopang edward
ledward@yahoo.comThis recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful.
Xtilsh King
xking@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The salmon is always moist and flaky, and the sauce is amazing.
sojib Ali
s77@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to cook salmon. The fish is cooked evenly and the lemon-herb butter sauce is delicious.
Aaqib Bukhari
bukhari-a@hotmail.comI made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the salmon and the sauce.
Rafay Muhammadrafay
r_m@gmail.comGreat recipe! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful.
Ajay nishad Ajay
a71@hotmail.co.uk5 stars! This recipe is easy to follow and the results are fantastic. The salmon was cooked evenly and the lemon-herb butter sauce was delicious.
Slader Devoe
slader_devoe31@yahoo.comThis was my first time steaming salmon, and it turned out great! The fish was moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Asif Bosudha
b.asif39@yahoo.comI've tried many steamed salmon recipes, but this one is by far the best. The fish was cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing.
Bwire Francis xavier
b.xavier51@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a real keeper! The salmon came out perfectly cooked, moist and flaky, with a delicious crispy skin. The lemon and herbs added a wonderful flavor.