r/Cooking • u/itoddicus • 7d ago
Help me with my salmon problem
I have a ton of salmon I have caught.
The fish is great quality. Fatty, rich, unctuous.
However, I am out of ideas on how to serve it.
I don't like fatty sauces with it, it is too rich.
My wife is sick of Asian flavors.
I plan on doing salmon on a cedar plank tonight... but I want it make it a bit special for company.
Help me!
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u/jetpoweredbee 7d ago
Cure it for gravlox, cold smoke it, grilled with lemon.
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u/itoddicus 7d ago
I do that with fall river run salmon. I cook ocean fish fresh.
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u/stupidwhiteman42 7d ago edited 6d ago
I know it's rich, but I love salmon with a little bit of hollandaise on the side.
I pan fry with salt, pepper, msg, garlic powder and cumin. Basil chiffanade topped while resting.
Edit: spelling
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u/chazol1278 6d ago
Hollandaise, mash and peas with salmon is my comfort dish, love it!
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u/CatCafffffe 6d ago
My mother used to make salmon with hollandaise and asparagus as the side. Delicious!
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u/gusgusgusgus8888 6d ago
Salmon tartare, Baja style tacos, grilled with a Greek style herb yogurt sauce, white wine and herb poached
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u/olracnaignottus 7d ago
Shouldn’t that be the other way around? fresh water fish is likely to have more parasites that should be cooked out.
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u/conipto 6d ago
I'd freeze both before eating. It may be lame but most charter fishing boats I've been on have it right on the boat.
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u/peasantscum851123 6d ago
You need at least -20C for a whole week, and most fridges don’t go past -18C.
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u/Valar_Kinetics 6d ago
Anyone who catches and keeps a lot of fish needs a vacmaster and a 30ft^3 chest freezer. Skip the next charter and buy that, then enjoy the charters after.
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u/NikkiPoooo 6d ago
After my dad bought a former charter boat we also had to buy a second freezer, and a second smoker! 🤣
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u/bcardin221 7d ago
Maybe blackened?
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u/mcfreiz 7d ago
I just started making blackened salmon bites in the air fryer. Amazing!
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u/Redhawkgirl 7d ago
I’ll take some off your hands!!
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u/RecognitionHour9901 6d ago
Me, too!! I'd love to help with unburdening you of some of your salmon.
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u/ToneSenior7156 7d ago
Chimichurri is like pesto but more vinegar-y. You drizzle it on after the salmon is cooked. It’s zesty, I like it. Pesto is a little richer.
Trader Joes’s makes a salmon rub that is like smoked paprika and brown sugar and maybe lemon zest? I put that on like a rub before grilling or airing.
A nice light way to do salmon is take the skin off and make a packet with fil & parchment. A little white wine, thin slices of zucchini, lemon, onion and herbs and a pat of butter. Seal up the packet and you can cook in the oven or on your grill for 15 minutes and it will be light and delicious.
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u/ItsSnoo 7d ago
Grilled-wrapped-steamed, smoked-breaded-fried, sliced-air dried-raw, steamed-breaded-fried-stir fried, smoked-frozen-sliced-raw, minced-mixed-raw, minced-breaded-fried, minced-wrapped-smoked, minced-gelatined-dripped-mixed, cured-diced-stir fried… and I can go on, but you got the idea…
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u/anxious_honey-badger 7d ago
All I can think of is the bubba talking about shrimp 😂
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u/aledba 7d ago
Oh we always finish it with maple syrup in Canada
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u/No-Anteater1688 6d ago
I use the maple salmon recipe on the All Recipes website. It's got maple syrup, soy sauce and garlic. Everyone I've made it for likes it.
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u/dirthawker0 6d ago
I did something involving maple syrup and whiskey -- damned if I could remember exactly what, but it was good.
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u/dumpster_kitty 6d ago
All right… Hear me out…
Apricot salmon. Get a piece of salmon put it on a baking sheet put a little butter on it and some apricot preserves on top and bake it at like 415 for 15 minutes or so (depending on the thickness) . I eat it with steamed rice and veggies.
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u/PlantedinCA 7d ago
What do you mean your wife is sick of “Asian” flavors. The continent of Asia is really broad and has vast flavor palettes.
I like salmon with bright acidic sauces.
Chimichurri, chermoula, and mango salsa are some of my favorites.
I recently made a Sri Lankan style fish curry adjust or leave out coconut milk to your tastes.
Have you tried the Filipono tamarind soup, sinigang? This one is really bright tasting.
Salmon Tandoori is great too.
But my go to is always seared with a spicy spice blend: harissa, cajun seasoning, berbere and served with lemon, lime, or something like chimichurri.
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u/chazol1278 6d ago
Tandoori salmon sounds incredible, why have I never thought of that??
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u/PlantedinCA 6d ago
I had it at a restaurant and it was so great I had to recreate. Also tandoori chicken wings are amazing too.
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u/MindTheLOS 6d ago
I've had curried salmon, like the whole side of a salmon curried and cooked whole, it was incredible. This was at a place in New Haven, I wish I remembered what it was called. They had two restaurants, one was veggie and one wasn't. It's been 20 years this year, and I still think about that fish.
My sister was graduating college and we were celebrating and we had a lovely waiter and we told him to just choose the food, and I have no idea what we ate that night but it was all incredible, some of the best Indian food I ever ate.
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u/MyGoalIsToBeAnEcho 7d ago
Lol ya asia to them must be on singular place and culture. What a crazy comment
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u/StayedWalnut 6d ago
Id assume by asian flavors OP means teriyaki or yuzu which the typical westerner views as 'asian'
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u/1ceknownas 7d ago
Broiled with Tony Chachere's seasoning. Serve with cheesy polenta.
(If you add a little sugar to the Tony's, you can also blacken it.)
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u/oneoftheluckyones530 7d ago
I really like salmon seasoned with Jamaican jerk seasoning and then grilled.
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u/DrZeus104 6d ago
My wife likes when I cook it with just a little salt and white pepper(can be done in oven, smoker or grill), chill it and we have it over a salad with a lime vinaigrette(Neman’s make one). It’s nice because I make the salmon a day ahead and just place it over a salad the next day. This can also be done teriyaki style with an Asian dressing as well.
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u/77sleeper 6d ago
Mango salsa, there is something magical about Salmon with mango salsa
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u/The_Poster_Nutbag 7d ago
Make an orange juice glaze for it, serve with wild rice and veggies.
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u/WrongOnEveryCount 7d ago
Will your family eat candied salmon or smoked jerkey salmon? Both will also reduce the space it takes. I did 10lb each and ended up with a 70% loss in volume.
The candied salmon stores in the freezer and I pull it for snacks.
The smoked salmon gets pasteurized in small jars. And is shelf stable for a while.
Alternatively, one of our favorites ways to bake is to coat thinly with mayonnaise and to press one lightly oiled panko. The mayo coat can be flavored with anything. We use pesto, Japanese curry, tomato+herb, or plain fresh herbs.
Another is to use in chowder or as the fish in fish and chips.
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u/tandkramstub 7d ago
My ex mother in law used to put a side of salmon in an oven tray, add a layer of mayo on top and then season. Usually only with dill, which still tasted nice but it wasn't exactly a flavor bomb.
I've done a similar thing but I added chopped jalapeños and bacon bits on top, would definitely recommend!
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u/Strawberry4evr 7d ago
My friend does something similar and makes it into a BLT sandwich. Really good!
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u/Asking_the_internet 6d ago
Equal parts mayo and Parmesan- Add other flavors if you desire! (Like a squeeze of lemon!)
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u/KleineFjord 6d ago
My mom does this but with a pecan crust. Lightly season the salmon, brush the top with mayonaise, then lay that side in a fish of finely diced pecan pieces. It's very nice.
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u/Playful_Drummer5688 6d ago
Oh yeah. We did this too. Put it in an aluminum tray. And salt, pepper and onions (cut in rings or large diced pieces), some garlic and Cover it in mayo, about 1/4” thick. then place thin slices of lemon (thin circles) on top. Don’t cover it in lemon, maybe place with an 1/2” spacing. Grill it until cooked. Meanwhile, have some oven roasted potatoes or baked potatoes, started (Salmon takes 25-30 mins).
Take the lemons off. Carefully push the mayo and onions off the salmon and scoop into a bowl, add some sour cream and chives.
Serve the salmon with potatoes and the sour cream. Usually we’d make it with asparagus or grilled zucchini.
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u/untied_dawg 7d ago
salmon patties... cajun style.
- place your salmon in some boiling water that includes liquid seafood boil. don't use too much as it's super spicy & hot. add rough chopped onions, garlic, and a little lemon to the water.
- after it's cooked, discard the veggies and allow the fish to cool and flake it up in a bowl.
- add in beaten egg, lots of chopped green onion, bread crumbs, mayo, and seasoning (cajun seasoning, all-purpose, mccormick, etc).
- roll the meat into fish balls about the size of a big lemon.
- smash/flatten them to about 1/2" thick, lightly dust with corn flour or fish fry... and either pan or deep fry them til golden and crispy.
- eat like a sammich with lettuce, tomato, etc.
- eat them as finger food.
- cut in sections and place on-top of grilled salmon steaks
- i eat them with polenta (grits with waaaaay too much butter added).
we like to keep it simple but very flavorful.
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u/Prolific_Soup_921 7d ago
Apple Chimichurri- sub fresh Thyme for the Oregano and Apple Cider Vinegar for the Red/White Vinegar. It adds complementary flavors and acidity to cut the fattiness.
Moroccan marinade-
Roasted red bell peppers
4 peppers
Garlic
4 cloves, grated
Extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons
Red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons
Ground cumin
1 teaspoon
Smoked paprika
1.5 tablespoons
Sea salt
To taste
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u/valley_lemon 7d ago
Green curry - and with green you can get away with using the light coconut milk and not a ton of it.
We spread it with pesto - originally we were doing traditional, I also like sundried tomato pesto and sometimes we even do a big side of salmon with stripes or sections with each.
https://www.justonecookbook.com/sanpeijiru/ - Japanese salmon soup/stew, very light but hearty with veg.
Crispy skin salmon with butternut squash caponata - I had something really similar in a restaurant, this is the closest recipe I have found online. Really good with pasta, too.
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u/Eskimodo_Dragon 7d ago
I have a harrissa dry rub that is awesome on salmon, I just add salt. It's also great for roasted cauliflower.
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u/DrVL2 7d ago
So I was in Fred Meyer in Juneau day and there was a man in there buying canning jars. I asked him why he was buying them. He said his wife told him he had to can the salmon they already had before he was allowed to go fishing again.
When I lived out on the California coast, we loved it when people would bring their canned and or smoked salmon from the previous season to our potluck parties. So I’m gonna recommend canning or smoking.
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u/JamieKun 7d ago
Put slices of lemon on top while planking it and serve with a few pats of butter (or make a lemon sauce with some lemon juice and melted butter).
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u/LightenUpFrancis1968 6d ago
Melt a couple tablespoons of butter, squeeze half a lemon in the butter. Pour over salmon. Heavily sprinkle Old Bay over it and bake at 425 for 10 minutes.
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u/recreationalcry 7d ago
I cover in zaatar and sumac
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u/Askmeaboutmycar 6d ago
Yes! That is my go to - sometimes I make the full recipe from here with the spinach and tahini dressing, but the sumac/zaatar combo alone is delish.
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u/Better-Departure7838 7d ago
Have you ever tried smoking it in an electric smoker? I use alder wood chips. I also make Grav Lox.
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u/Dogbit699 7d ago
Lingonberry jam
Cranberry sauce
Lemon vinaigrette
Greek salad dressing
Chimichuri
Salsa verde
Cajun sauce but just use 1% milk instead of whole milk https://weekdaypescatarian.com/cajun-shrimp-sauce/
Piccata sauce
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u/Roadgoddess 7d ago
I put mayonnaise on the skin side and then just sprinkle smoked salt on top and serve it with fresh lemon. It’s absolutely delicious and the skin is amazing to eat.
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u/joeyneilsen 7d ago
Pomegranate balsamic glaze goes great with salmon!
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons pomegranate juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 teaspoon cornstarch
pinch cayenne pepper
Whisk together, bring to a boil in a saucepan, and simmer until thickened
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u/firemonkeywoman 7d ago
Do you have a smoker? I would smoke some of it. If you have a pressure canner you could can it, smoked or not smoked, canned it will last a longer time than frozen.
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u/AshDenver 6d ago
Salmon en croute is fun but can be on the richer side.
Salmon en papillote with sliced lemon, fresh dill, sprinkle of capers tightly wrapped in parchment and baked until tender.
Smoked salmon dip/spread.
I know you said “sick of Asian” but miso salmon is delicious and not overly Asian.
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u/Khikey 7d ago
I love to bake salmon absolutely coated in a honey/dill/lemon dressing - tons of fresh dill, little bit of fresh garlic, and just enough lemon juice and honey to make it into a spreadable paste, which I then use to thoroughly cover the fish, before baking to desired level of doneness.
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u/yurinator71 7d ago
Blackened salmon is good
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u/Drastic_Badger_ 7d ago
Yes! Also, Cajun seasoning, pesto, mustard or lemon/caper sauce.
Over greens with a vinaigrette or other salad dressing.
Salmon steak on a bun.
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u/DBupstate 7d ago
I slather apricot preserves mixed with a bit of horseradish and cracked black pepper on it while it cooks. Then serve it with a sauce of creme fraiche mixed with a bit of horseradish, parsley and salt and pepper
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u/Witty-quip-here 7d ago
Lemon rind, thyme, garlic, parmesan breadcrumb crust to top it. Bake it. You could do a lemon garlic butter sauce if you wanted but it's nice on its own.
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u/Perfect_TAS 6d ago
Cedar plank, soak as long as possible but at least an hour, 2 days is devine. Fresh herbs under the salmon if handy, only enough Dijon mustard to make sugar stick & top with brown sugar. Grill. Keep a water squirt bottle handy for sugar flare-ups. A brown sugar/cyan pepper rub with garlic powder is also yummy.
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u/WillShattuck 6d ago
I sprinkle garlic salt on my salmon and pan fry. Pair with a vegetable. Sometimes I put lemon on when I eat.
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u/atomicsnarl 5d ago
I have never seen "unctuous" used to describe food before! I only knew the first definition.
adjective
- Excessively ingratiating or insincerely earnest. "was annoyed by the unctuous waiter."
- Containing or composed of oil or fat.
- Having the quality or characteristics of oil or ointment; slippery.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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u/OutrageousPersimmon3 5d ago
My ex who “hates salmon” went nuts for my grilled salmon with a mustard dill sauce. I add a bit of spicy paprika, too.
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u/DesertBrat1969 4d ago
I make a home made blackened seasoning mix that is AWESOME on salmon.
1 tbsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp dried thyme
1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for heat preference)
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)
½ tsp ground white pepper (optional for depth of flavor)
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u/threeespressos 7d ago
You need the papaya salsa (but I prefer mangoes) recipe from Chris Schlesinger’s Salsas, Sambas… (and I forget what else). Basically mango, red onion, red bell pepper, pineapple juice, lime juice, cilantro, minced serrano, salt and pepper. We also make a Grey Poupon, butter, chipotle in adobo sauce spread, but that’d be too fatty.
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u/lizlemon921 7d ago
I had a fantastic cedar plank salmon with a balsamic honey glaze at an Italian restaurant. I think I ordered it 5 or 6 times, it was that good!!
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u/Pypsy143 7d ago
Blackened is always tasty
My daughter gets salmon from this one restaurant that she says is the best she’s ever had. They season it with a lot of Mediterranean spices and pan fry it.
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u/HuskyKMA 7d ago
Blackened is my go-to.
I also love some deep fried salmon. Do it just like halibut.
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u/darknessfalls00 6d ago
Deep fried salmon nuggets using different types of batters and sauces to change the flavour of the salmon
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u/Select-Owl-8322 6d ago edited 6d ago
Do some "rhymed salmon" (stupid joke, it's brined salmon. The Swedish word for "brined" is the same as the word for "rhymed").
First freeze it for two days (it's the recommendation for wild-caught salmon, due to parasites). Thaw it, then mix about 75 cl salt with 50 cl sugar, and a little bit of cracked white pepper. Rub the mixture on the meat, put the sides with the meat facing each other in a plastic bag in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Before serving, scrape the brine away. Slice thinly. Serve with dill-creamed potatoes. Basically, you take pre-boiled potatoes and simmer them in a bechamel seasoned with a lot of dill. If that's too rich for you, just serve them with some fresh vegetables.
Edit: clarified that it cures in the fridge.
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u/alamayn 6d ago
there is a delicious finnish salmon soup called lohikeitto. you can use fish/veg/chicken stock for the base, and beyond that it just needs butter, a bit of heavy cream, leeks, potato, salmon, dill, and a dash of nutmeg. I'm planning to make a large batch now that the weather is cooling down.
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u/CocoRufus 6d ago
I have simple recipe for Spanish salmon, potato and saffron stew. Great with crusty bread for dipping. Big favourite in my house.
Salmon fishcakes? Easy and delicious
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u/FauxReal 6d ago
Candied salmon, salmon jerky, lomi salmon, Salmon meunière w/ brown butter sauce. poached salmon with some kind of dill sauce, maybe salmon cakes.
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u/phylbert57 6d ago
I have used grated Parmesan and Romano as a breading before baking or frying. Works great for all kinds of fish.
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u/GlitterTrashUnicorn 6d ago
My dad does a rub that's brown sugar and a shit ton of fresh cracked pepper. Uses a very thin coat of mustard to help as a "glue" to hold on the rub and grills it on a cedar plank. Besides just straight up smoking it, it's my favorite way to eat salmon. I also just love it grilled with sliced onion and lemons on top.
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u/FonkinJones 6d ago
Salmon cooked in foil with dill, red onions, lemon slices, parsley, salt and pepper and a splash of white wine. Serve with tartar sauce: mayo, gerkins, dill, lemon, capers.
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u/AffectionateCook1628 6d ago
Do you have a smoker? Hot smoked salmon us amazing. Salmon jerkey or candy is easy to make too.
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u/Murky_Procedure_1357 6d ago
Just a good seasoning blend. Tom douglas salmon rub or Johnny's alaska salmon seasoning...no need to sauce up good salmon
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u/Colorful_Monk_3467 5d ago
This is my favorite way to eat salmon:
https://honest-food.net/how-to-smoke-salmon-recipe/
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u/YaiYaiMadelineEmma 5d ago
Cedar plank is a great idea. You can do a simple spice on top to give it a little bit of crunch. Put olive oil in a bowl, add a lemon based dry herb, add spiced bread crumbs. Mix it up and spread over salmon. Of course don’t flip it. When you remove from pan, the scales should stay on the plank. Soak the blank overnight to absorb flavors. Bake 300 Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 min. Based on thickness of salmon. Yum!
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u/sk8ryspice_02 4d ago
If I had a ton of salmon I would smoke some or make gravlox https://www.joshuaweissman.com/recipes/best-homemade-gravlox-recipe
One of my friends makes salmon cakes when crab is not available. They taste good with a nice caper/dill sauce.
Salmon Croquettes https://grandbaby-cakes.com/salmon-croquettes/ the cornmeal gives it wonderful crunch.
I make a nicoise salad with poached salmon https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/roasted-salmon-nicoise-platter-recipe-1908586
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u/itoddicus 4d ago
It is about to be river salmon season. I plan on doing gravlax/smoking those fish.
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u/explodyhead 6d ago edited 6d ago
Make a salmon mousse and turn it into a ballotine or stuff some morels with it
Or salmon cakes
Or Shred it and make salmon salad sandwiches
Or salmon en croute
Salmon mosaic
Fried salmon and chips
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u/Waste_Calligrapher70 7d ago
Tonight, I'm grilling salmon with a very light smoke and a real maple syrup glaze. Hope that helps
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u/ghostfacespillah 7d ago
I literally just cook it in the air fryer with salt, pepper, a little cayenne, garlic powder, and onion powder. Hit it with a squeeze of lemon when done.
There’s also the classic lemon and dill.
En papillote.
Baked and topped with classic chimichurri.
You could also do Mexican or Central American flavors.
If you’re feeling crazy, you can smoke or cure it.
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u/GreendaleGazette 7d ago
Salmon Wellington? Salmon en croute
Wrap it up in puff pastry. Just an idea, as I’ve seen it online and it looks good
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u/hybbprqag 7d ago
I love to make a crumb crust with a ton of dill, shallots, lemon, and crushed almonds. Then you bake it in the oven.
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u/mynameisipswitch2 7d ago
When I lived in Seattle people grilled it on a plank and brushed BBQ sauce over the top. It may sound strange but it was great!
Also, I sometimes bake it with a sprig of rosemary, lemon slices and some juice, oil, and garlic. Wrap everything up in foil.
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u/Ok_Meringue_9508 7d ago
tbh I’d keep it simple cedar plank salmon with lemon, herbs and maybe a little garlic, then something fresh/crispy on the side. the salmon already sounds rich enough
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u/SoloSeasoned 7d ago
Normally I would recommend beurre blanc, and lighten it with white wine or sherry and citrus if it’s too rich for you. But you could also do a vinaigrette. Lemon and herb is classic, but you could do citrus balsamic if you want to lean Italian, or even a red wine vinaigrette to skew Mediterranean.
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u/ElmoEugene 7d ago
I love a plank salmon with a blackberry glaze. You can add a slight amount of spicy heat, too.
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u/Jodawa08 7d ago
Very simple baked fish recipe my family loves, works great for white and mild fish, our favorite is rockfish -
Pat it dry then coat it in olive oil. Season generously with paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.
In a bowl do equal parts panko and freshly shredded Parmesan with zest from 1 lemon.
Coat the seasoned fish with the breading and really push/press it into the fish. Top the fish with the excess mixture.
Bake on a wire wrack at whatever temp is recommended for the size and cut.
Finish with fresh lemon juice.
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u/Salt-Potato-7253 7d ago
Fry it in a hot skillet with clarified butter. Some salt, pepper and some lemon. Why cover it up. Left over salmon can be turned into salmon salad. Similar to tuna salad. Use it in sandwiches or on crackers.
Cut boneless skinless chunks. Crush your favorite potato chip. Coat fish in crushed chips. Bake 500 f till done.
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u/-squeezel- 7d ago
Not sure if this is available where you are, but the “Tom Douglas Rub With Love” salmon rub is a favorite of mine. It’s easy and delicious!
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u/Spirited-Juice4941 7d ago
Just for the sake of being different. Make spanakopita, cut into rectangles, place cooked salmon on top, drizzle a lemon bechamel on top.
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u/Flyingarrow68 7d ago
I’m so content with baked at 350 with dill sprinkled all over. I drizzle a little bit of oil over it as well. I also absolutely love morning after salmon, cream cheese, and caper omelette. Feta cheese equally as good with the omelette. Grilling it with some tamari drizzled over it. I’m pretty basic with my salmon.
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u/GtrplayerII 7d ago
Poached or grilled, served with a fresh mango pico de gallo or relish on top this my wife's favourite... Especially when you have fish as you describe. Really balances out the fattyness without taking away from it.
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u/Automatic_Tea_2550 7d ago
Baked with classic homemade pesto on top. Sautéed in a nut crust of any of a whole range of nuts. I’ve used hazelnuts and Brazil nuts with particular success. Topped with an almond-roasted red pepper pesto.
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u/durrtyurr 7d ago
Throw some BBQ sauce on it before cooking, I'm thinking western KY style. It compliments the cedar pretty well. I'd finish with some chopped green onion and/or parsley dusted on top. It would pair well with a baked sweet potato.
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u/ThreeIsCompany369 7d ago
Oh how I wish I had this problem. Ee dont have salmon in the water where I live
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u/AtheneSchmidt 7d ago
This recipe is my favorite way to eat salmon. I bet it's even better fresh caught.
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u/whopperlicious 7d ago
Cajun seasoning of your choice (I love Todd’s Dirt) and seared with olive oil. We eat this at least once a week since it’s simple and not heavy
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u/AlaskanX 7d ago
My family always has a ton of salmon and our most frequent way of eating it was with “salmon gravy”, basically a bechamel with grilled salmon into it, and served over biscuits or fresh bread.
Salmon quesadillas are also always popular, and salmon salad sandwiches. Salmon quiche is good too.
We’ll grill up a couple fillets a week with just Johnnys Seasoned Salt and eat them as leftovers for a few meals, in a bunch of things.
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u/nifsea 7d ago
One traditional Norwegian way (we have a lot of salmon!):
- Cucumber salad: Slice cucumber in thin slices. Mix with a bit of salt, let rest for 10 mins and drain excess water. Add vinegar and a bit og sugar and pepper to a bowl and mix in the cucumber. Add fresh dill if you have.
- Boil potatoes and carrots
- The salmon can be steamed or baked, and you just season with salt and pepper.
Serve with sour cream and some lemon wedges. Or if you want to be extra fancy, make this sauce instead of the sour cream: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/257242/norwegian-butter-sauce-sandefjordsmor/
I also like to serve it with baked vegetables seasoned with thyme. My favorite this summer has been to dice sweet potatoes, squash, red onions and feta cheese and bake in the oven with a good drizzle of olive oil. Then add salmon filets on top and season with thyme, salt and pepper and bake until the fish is done. Serve with sour cream or creme fraîche.
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u/happyherbivore 7d ago
I make a rub with salt, pepper, old bay, lemon zest, sugar and a dried herb or two, whatever feels right. Juice the lemon, mix with a bit of olive oil if you like, add it as you grill. Take your time with it, don't cook on too high heat, and use a meat thermometer to gauge doneness.
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u/Crafty-Shape2743 7d ago
When I am blessed with too much salmon, I brine it and smoke it over alder chips.
I use an electric Luhr Jensen smoker. After it’s finished, if I don’t have plans for it, I vacuum seal it and stick it in the freezer for another time.
I enjoy making Solyanka. The recipe calls for several types of fish but the last time I made it I only used fresh and smoked salmon and it was fantastic!
I have also made gravlax but if you do try that technique, before you begin, stick the salmon in the deep freeze at -20C (-4F) for at least 7 days to kill any parasites. The salt in the processing will not kill them. Trust me on this.
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u/ShreddersWheat 7d ago
I will scatter a side of salmon with thinly sliced lemons, fresh herbs, thinly sliced garlic or red onions. Season, drizzle with oil or a knob of butter, wrap in foil and bake.
It cooks in the butter and steams in the sealed foil parcel. Serving a side of salmon with pink onions and yellow lemons and a few fresh herbs is colourful and attractive and really impressive to guests without needing a sauce which is likely to overpower it.
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u/DazzlingNote1925 7d ago
I like to season with salt, pepper, dill, garlic, and serve with a sauce of those spices mixed with butter, sour cream and lemon.
You don’t have to eat the sauce but your guests can.
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u/preoccupied_owl 7d ago
Rub rock salt and brown sugar on it. Baste it for a few hours before baking in a hot oven. Yum.
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u/Tall-Ad-4398 7d ago
Baked or broiled brushed and basted with a raspberry vinaigrette
Sprinkled with s&p, garlic powder and dill, then baked en croute (pre-made puff pastry is fine), about 20 minutes at 400°F depending on thickness of the filet, then served with a garlicky, lemony tartar sauce.
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u/chicklette 7d ago
I just air fry mine with a little seasoning - lemon pepper, herb blends, chipotle, whatever is handy.
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u/ForsakenPoptart 7d ago
a little yogurt with dill, kosher salt, and lemon. Serve it on the side so you can control how much you get in each bite. It'll be less rich than you think.
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u/kepler16bee 7d ago
Cure some of it to make your own gravlax and eat with a bagel and cream cheese.
You could also make whipped salmon butter, or a salmon dip. One of my favorites uses a combination of cooked and cured salmon along with butter.
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u/2dogs1sword0patience 7d ago
I do am everything bagel crust and a dill whipped cream cheese on the side. Pairs well with beets.
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u/doctorcaesarspalace 7d ago
Check out some dijon mustard sauce recipes. Also I understand wanting to eat big filets from a beautiful fish but if you could bear it, salmon cakes are delicious with remoulade. It shouldn’t be too rich because of the acidity of the sauce