Salmon (1 Viewer)

[Premier]

Hey cooking dorks --

I want to pan sauté salmon tonight but the wife likes it with a little honey-soy marinade. I usually just cook it with a little salt to pull the moisture out and get the skin crispy. When I add the marinade for her the skin is just flabby.

Is there a way to have both?

 

[urbanhack]

I'd saute it until it's almost done and then throw it under the broiler in the pan to crisp up the skin.

 

[HellToupee]

You have to cook it like normal and then drizzle after plating

hayseed

 

[John Bender]

Either cook it first at REALLY high heat skin side down and THEN add the marinade.

Or...urban is correct. Cook first and then flip it over so the skin side if UP and put it right under the broiler for about 4-5 mins

 

[TheWalkmen]

Yeah smoke it.

 

[El Floppo]

Either cook it first at REALLY high heat skin side down and THEN add the marinade.

We pre-marinade (only about 20mins) and then do really high heat, but cover the pan... works like a charm every time.

 

[Premier]

Yeah smoke it.

More of a weekend thing.

 

[Premier]

Either cook it first at REALLY high heat skin side down and THEN add the marinade.

We pre-marinade (only about 20mins) and then do really high heat, but cover the pan... works like a charm every time.

Cool. I have a big cut so I will try this and if it doesn't work then I will try broil on another.

You guys pat dry?

Thanks for the responses.

 

[John Bender]

Either cook it first at REALLY high heat skin side down and THEN add the marinade.

We pre-marinade (only about 20mins) and then do really high heat, but cover the pan... works like a charm every time.

Cool. I have a big cut so I will try this and if it doesn't work then I will try broil on another.

You guys pat dry?

Thanks for the responses.

Definitely pat it as dry as possible.

 

[dickey moe]

Don't Rushdie it.

 

[grateful zed]

add lemon, onions, garlic.

 

[VA703]

Dijon & brown sugar

Put in broiler

Enjoy

 

[sublimeone]

Pan sear for 45 seconds, high heat, both sides. Finish in microwave, popcorn setting for an additional 6 minutes.

 

[the moops]

grill it

 

[pollardsvision]

grill it

Yeah, this. Marinate, pat dry, pop it in fridge or freezer for a bit if there's time, then grill.

Or just straight to the grill and glaze with honey/soy.

 

[gianmarco]

Salmon is such a tasty fish on its own I'll never understand wanting to add so much other stuff to it like marinades.

Lemon, salt, and pepper is all you need to have an amazing tasting piece of fish.

 

[El Floppo]

Salmon is such a tasty fish on its own I'll never understand wanting to add so much other stuff to it like marinades.

Lemon, salt, and pepper is all you need to have an amazing tasting piece of fish.

totally agree with this.

the wife cooks salmon with lemon slices, a little olive oil, and that's about it. so good.

 

[Quez]

Dijon & brown sugar

Put in broiler

Enjoy

This is the only recipe I use. Its really easy and good.

 

[gianmarco]

Salmon is such a tasty fish on its own I'll never understand wanting to add so much other stuff to it like marinades.

Lemon, salt, and pepper is all you need to have an amazing tasting piece of fish.

totally agree with this.

the wife cooks salmon with lemon slices, a little olive oil, and that's about it. so good.

Here's a quick recipe that makes it amazing.

--Juice a couple lemons in a bowl and then add equal part water to it Add a good bit of salt to it (like 1 tablespoon).

--Season the salmon with some salt and pepper to your liking.

--Get a pan very hot with some oil.

--Sear the salmon skin side down first for 2-3 minutes (adjust for how crispy you like the skin).

--Turn it over and sear for 1 more minute non-skin side.

--Turn down the heat to medium and add the lemon/water/salt liquid to the pan and let it cook 1-2 more minutes to desired doneness.

That's it. If your salmon is skinless, just sear 1 minute on each side then cook for 1-2 minutes in the lemon juice. I typically do this with salmon that isn't too thick so it doesn't take long to cook. The beauty is that it stays so moist even when cooked through and has so much flavor to it. For thicker pieces, I won't cook it all the way through but I don't mind my salmon being a little raw and much better than overcooked.

 

[Ned]

Cedar plank salmon stomps all over any other method.

 

[Premier]

Salmon is such a tasty fish on its own I'll never understand wanting to add so much other stuff to it like marinades.

Lemon, salt, and pepper is all you need to have an amazing tasting piece of fish.

totally agree with this.

the wife cooks salmon with lemon slices, a little olive oil, and that's about it. so good.

Wife isn't a fish fan at all. I take it with only S&P.

I did it my normal way in the pan and then brushed it with the soy/honey at the end. Let it cook for 20 seconds with it. She loved it.

 

[Mr. Ected]

My fish loving son loves it simply with lemon pepper on it. I do it on the grill using one of those non-stick metal grill sheets (http://www.amazon.com/06080X-Premium-Non-Stick-Grill-Topper/dp/B000HJ7D0E/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1412124759&sr=8-4&keywords=grill+topper). Allows the fish to be removed from the grill easier.

I often get 3 fillets and 2 steaks to please my varied food loving family. Easy to grill, everyone's happy!

 

[kutta]

I have 65 lbs of salmon in my freezer from fishing in Alaska this summer.

Just wanted you guys to know.

 

[El Floppo]

Salmon is such a tasty fish on its own I'll never understand wanting to add so much other stuff to it like marinades.

Lemon, salt, and pepper is all you need to have an amazing tasting piece of fish.

totally agree with this.

the wife cooks salmon with lemon slices, a little olive oil, and that's about it. so good.

Wife isn't a fish fan at all. I take it with only S&P.

I did it my normal way in the pan and then brushed it with the soy/honey at the end. Let it cook for 20 seconds with it. She loved it.

that was all a euphemism, right? niiiiiiiiice.

 

[Premier]

Salmon is such a tasty fish on its own I'll never understand wanting to add so much other stuff to it like marinades.

Lemon, salt, and pepper is all you need to have an amazing tasting piece of fish.

totally agree with this.

the wife cooks salmon with lemon slices, a little olive oil, and that's about it. so good.

Wife isn't a fish fan at all. I take it with only S&P.I did it my normal way in the pan and then brushed it with the soy/honey at the end. Let it cook for 20 seconds with it. She loved it.

that was all a euphemism, right? niiiiiiiiice.

 

[sbonomo]

I have 65 lbs of salmon in my freezer from fishing in Alaska this summer.

Just wanted you guys to know.

when is the BBQ...I will bring beer and wine...

 

[John Bender]

If you can get your hands on it, Arctic Char is similar to salmon, but even better IMO.

Cook the same way you do regular salmon and it blows salmon away. Probably can only find it at a seafood specialty shop or fish monger but so worth going out of your way to try.

 

[Fat Nick]

Cedar plank salmon stomps all over any other method.

THIS.

Get a plank and soak it for a few hours, season with lemon pepper and kosher salt. Throw that bad boy on a grill for ~18 minutes or so at 400 degrees, take it off, and enjoy. We went cedar plank a few years ago, and it's the only way we'll cook it. We have it nearly weekly.

 

[Fat Nick]

I have 65 lbs of salmon in my freezer from fishing in Alaska this summer.

Just wanted you guys to know.

I hate you. I want to do this so badly JUST to get a ton of salmon. As much as we eat, I think the trip might pay for itself in Salmon.

 

[Fat Nick]

If you can get your hands on it, Arctic Char is similar to salmon, but even better IMO.

Cook the same way you do regular salmon and it blows salmon away. Probably can only find it at a seafood specialty shop or fish monger but so worth going out of your way to try.

When we lived in Princeton, our favorite seafood place had arctic char every now and then. Phenomenal fish. I've never thought to look for it myself. Might be worth a shot.

 

[Ned]

I have 65 lbs of salmon in my freezer from fishing in Alaska this summer.

Just wanted you guys to know.

I hate you. I want to do this so badly JUST to get a ton of salmon. As much as we eat, I think the trip might pay for itself in Salmon.

Ugh, no kidding. 65# is a ton of salmon!

Funny you do 18mins on the plank - that's exactly what I do too. Even my 8 & 5yr old boys love it.

 

[Fat Nick]

I have 65 lbs of salmon in my freezer from fishing in Alaska this summer.

Just wanted you guys to know.

I hate you. I want to do this so badly JUST to get a ton of salmon. As much as we eat, I think the trip might pay for itself in Salmon.

Ugh, no kidding. 65# is a ton of salmon!

Funny you do 18mins on the plank - that's exactly what I do too. Even my 8 & 5yr old boys love it.

I just feel like 20 min and it starts drying out.

We did a whole side of Salmon for a party we had. It was far easier than cooking a bunch of chicken or a big beef roast, and folks loved it. Plus, if you buy the big long cedar planks, it's got that "wow" factor when it comes out of the oven.

FYI - Not sure where you get your planks from. I just ran out of the 36 or so I had from woot.com a while back, and in looking for new ones, I found THIS place. Buy their 2nds and they're priced pretty well depending on the size you need. The 2nds have some rough edges, and the occasional knot, but who cares. I got the variety pack of Cedar, Maple, Hickory, Cherry, and Alder. They claim the Alder is amazing, but I tried it last week and I like the cedar a lot more. Might try Maple with some pork chops this weekend.

 

[Ned]

I have 65 lbs of salmon in my freezer from fishing in Alaska this summer.

Just wanted you guys to know.

I hate you. I want to do this so badly JUST to get a ton of salmon. As much as we eat, I think the trip might pay for itself in Salmon.

Ugh, no kidding. 65# is a ton of salmon!

Funny you do 18mins on the plank - that's exactly what I do too. Even my 8 & 5yr old boys love it.

I just feel like 20 min and it starts drying out.

We did a whole side of Salmon for a party we had. It was far easier than cooking a bunch of chicken or a big beef roast, and folks loved it. Plus, if you buy the big long cedar planks, it's got that "wow" factor when it comes out of the oven.

FYI - Not sure where you get your planks from. I just ran out of the 36 or so I had from woot.com a while back, and in looking for new ones, I found THIS place. Buy their 2nds and they're priced pretty well depending on the size you need. The 2nds have some rough edges, and the occasional knot, but who cares. I got the variety pack of Cedar, Maple, Hickory, Cherry, and Alder. They claim the Alder is amazing, but I tried it last week and I like the cedar a lot more. Might try Maple with some pork chops this weekend.

Awesome timing...I'm going to be using my last plank tonight (usually get them from Costco)! I've done alder also and liked cedar a lot more too.

Completely agree on the 20mins. I used to do that, and it would get dry quick. I serve it on the board, so I think it still cooks for a couple of minutes after you pull it off the grill. It's corny, but I love hearing the wood crackling while we sit down at the table.

 

[the moops]

can't u just buy cedar from your local lumber yard and cut it down to size?

 

[Ned]

can't u just buy cedar from your local lumber yard and cut it down to size?

I have no way to strip these down to 1/4" thick pieces.

 

[sbonomo]

I have 65 lbs of salmon in my freezer from fishing in Alaska this summer.

Just wanted you guys to know.

I hate you. I want to do this so badly JUST to get a ton of salmon. As much as we eat, I think the trip might pay for itself in Salmon.

Ugh, no kidding. 65# is a ton of salmon!Funny you do 18mins on the plank - that's exactly what I do too. Even my 8 & 5yr old boys love it.

I just feel like 20 min and it starts drying out.

We did a whole side of Salmon for a party we had. It was far easier than cooking a bunch of chicken or a big beef roast, and folks loved it. Plus, if you buy the big long cedar planks, it's got that "wow" factor when it comes out of the oven.

FYI - Not sure where you get your planks from. I just ran out of the 36 or so I had from woot.com a while back, and in looking for new ones, I found THIS place. Buy their 2nds and they're priced pretty well depending on the size you need. The 2nds have some rough edges, and the occasional knot, but who cares. I got the variety pack of Cedar, Maple, Hickory, Cherry, and Alder. They claim the Alder is amazing, but I tried it last week and I like the cedar a lot more. Might try Maple with some pork chops this weekend.

. That is a great deal...thx for sharing

 

[El Floppo]

I've eaten the plank thing at restaurants- never thought to do it ourselves.

will have to give this a go.

 

[Ned]

I've eaten the plank thing at restaurants- never thought to do it ourselves.

will have to give this a go.

Pro Tip: you're not supposed to eat the actual plank.

 

[Fat Nick]

can't u just buy cedar from your local lumber yard and cut it down to size?

I have no way to strip these down to 1/4" thick pieces.

Yeah. That's the issue. If it's too thick, the heat won't transfer to the bottom of the fish as easily. I have a ton of woodworking tools as it's a side-hobby of mine, but to get cedar planks that thin, I'd have to have the actual saw mill cut them like that, which would negate most savings. I think the only way you could do it is if you had a BIG capacity band saw. I can stomach what comes out to around $1/plank to buy them from someone and avoid the hassle.

 

[Fat Nick]

I've eaten the plank thing at restaurants- never thought to do it ourselves.

will have to give this a go.

Pro Tip: you're not supposed to eat the actual plank.

 

[El Floppo]

I've eaten the plank thing at restaurants- never thought to do it ourselves.

will have to give this a go.

Pro Tip: you're not supposed to eat the actual plank.

but... it's freaking delicious.

 

[the moops]

I guess it depends on how wide the planks need to be. Home Depot or Lowes should carry cedar bender board. Can get a 10 foot length for like 4 bucks. I think they are only 4 inch widths, but you may be able to find 6 inch.

 

[El Floppo]

I guess it depends on how wide the planks need to be. Home Depot or Lowes should carry cedar bender board. Can get a 10 foot length for like 4 bucks. I think they are only 4 inch widths, but you may be able to find 6 inch.

moops- are you missing the part where the planks are 1/4" thick? maybe they have that thin at Home Depot... but they're likely trim or framing sized. I have no idea if the thicker plank affects cooking salmon, but from the resident pros posts, it appears it does.

 

[the moops]

I guess it depends on how wide the planks need to be. Home Depot or Lowes should carry cedar bender board. Can get a 10 foot length for like 4 bucks. I think they are only 4 inch widths, but you may be able to find 6 inch.

moops- are you missing the part where the planks are 1/4" thick? maybe they have that thin at Home Depot... but they're likely trim or framing sized. I have no idea if the thicker plank affects cooking salmon, but from the resident pros posts, it appears it does.

The boards I am speaking of are 1/4 inch thick. They are used to make those fences where the picket alternates from the front to the back of the posts.

 

[El Floppo]

I guess it depends on how wide the planks need to be. Home Depot or Lowes should carry cedar bender board. Can get a 10 foot length for like 4 bucks. I think they are only 4 inch widths, but you may be able to find 6 inch.

moops- are you missing the part where the planks are 1/4" thick? maybe they have that thin at Home Depot... but they're likely trim or framing sized. I have no idea if the thicker plank affects cooking salmon, but from the resident pros posts, it appears it does.

The boards I am speaking of are 1/4 inch thick. They are used to make those fences where the picket alternates from the front to the back of the posts.

well, ok then.

 

[spOOfy]

best color

 

[Bob Sacamano]

NOT a color

 

[pollardsvision]

I guess it depends on how wide the planks need to be. Home Depot or Lowes should carry cedar bender board. Can get a 10 foot length for like 4 bucks. I think they are only 4 inch widths, but you may be able to find 6 inch.

moops- are you missing the part where the planks are 1/4" thick? maybe they have that thin at Home Depot... but they're likely trim or framing sized. I have no idea if the thicker plank affects cooking salmon, but from the resident pros posts, it appears it does.

The boards I am speaking of are 1/4 inch thick. They are used to make those fences where the picket alternates from the front to the back of the posts.

well, ok then.

I wonder if it varies by region. I'd guess there's more cedar growing in moops' part of the country than in most.

Then you've got Texas, where the evil cedar just sucks up all the groundwater before it burns down.

http://stateimpact.npr.org/texas/2012/09/20/texas-most-hated-tree-drought-wildfires-renew-interest-in-cedar-eradication/

 

[Mr. Ected]

I guess it depends on how wide the planks need to be. Home Depot or Lowes should carry cedar bender board. Can get a 10 foot length for like 4 bucks. I think they are only 4 inch widths, but you may be able to find 6 inch.

moops- are you missing the part where the planks are 1/4" thick? maybe they have that thin at Home Depot... but they're likely trim or framing sized. I have no idea if the thicker plank affects cooking salmon, but from the resident pros posts, it appears it does.

The boards I am speaking of are 1/4 inch thick. They are used to make those fences where the picket alternates from the front to the back of the posts.

well, ok then.

I wonder if the wood at Home Depot has some covering on it that would make it bad for food cooking.

 

[kutta]

I have 65 lbs of salmon in my freezer from fishing in Alaska this summer.

Just wanted you guys to know.

I hate you. I want to do this so badly JUST to get a ton of salmon. As much as we eat, I think the trip might pay for itself in Salmon.

It's really a blast. I went this summer for the 2nd straight year. My buddies and I are making it an annual trip.

If you go it is REALLY important to make sure you get the timing right. You really don't want to miss the good runs. The King runs have been horrible the past two years, but we loaded up on Sockeye this year. Between the three of us, in three days, we caught 55 sockeyes at an average of about 9 lbs each. Some were bigger and some were smaller. We got about 3-4 lbs. of meat off each one.

It is a great trip and if you have a couple guys that would be into it, I can't recommend it enough. And it's not all that expensive considering what you get out of it.