How long bake Salmon

If you are a sea food lover, you must have tried salmon. No, doubt that Salmon is very costly, but its high nutritional value makes it all-time favorite for sea food lovers. It contains high amounts of protein and omega-3 fatty acid. Omega 3 fatty acid is good for the heart, lungs, and immune system. It is also easily available in market; therefore, salmon fish is popular. Before going to bake Salmon, we must know -

How to find the best salmon fish:

•    The fresh Salmon is orange in color with marbling.
•    If you press the Salmon, it gives a spongy feel and does not hold any marks.
•    If you are buying frozen Salmon, it is a perfect choice but check the packing date before buying.

Types of Salmon available in the market:

There are mainly four types of Salmon are available on the market

1.    King salmon

It is the largest Salmon. You cannot imagine that it can weigh up to 100 pounds. It is one of the most expensive salmon fish worldwide. The King salmon contain a high level of oil compared to other Salmons. King salmon is the most preferable choice among those eating it for health benefits. It is used to prepare the most baked Salmon recipes.

2.    Sockeye salmon

Sockeye salmon contains fewer calories and cholesterol but is rich in omega 3 fatty acids and contains fewer omega 3s.

3.    Coho salmon

Coho salmon is commonly called silver Salmon. They appear in beautiful bright red and contain a medium amount of omega 3 fatty acid oil.

4.    Pink Salmon

The Pink Salmon is one of the less popular Salmon because of its mild taste, and it also contains less oil compared to the above mentioned species.

Health Benefits of Salmon:

Salmon has high protein, but there is not the only reason to consume it. Here are the best reasons to include Salmon in your diet:
•    Salmon fishes contain a high level of omega 3 fatty acid; omega 3 fatty acid is useful for maintaining a healthy diet and plays an important role in maintaining the heart and immune system.
•    According to some nutritional theories, an average salmon of size 100 g can contain 20 to 30 grams of proteins.
•    It contains a range of vitamins, especially vitamin B12; vitamin B12 is an important factor for the normal function of the brain and blood cells.
•    Salmon fish is a good source of potassium and helps with maintaining heart health.

How to perfectly bake a salmon?

As we know, salmon fish is costly and a rich source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids; cooking it with general procedure could may ruin the taste and nutritional value of this delicious fish. Off course, we would not let that happen. Therefore, baked salmon fish is the perfect dish for dinners. The Salmon cooks very quickly, like many other seafood items. Therefore, it requires trained hands to cook it perfectly. Here I am describing the procedure to bake salmon fish.
Bake salmon in the oven:

•    If the Salmon is frozen, keep it in water and change the water regularly to bring its temperature to normal. The de-freezing process will take 20 to 30 minutes.
•    After the Salmon come to its normal temperature, remove its skin. For removing the skin, you can use a normal kitchen knife or any sharp knife.
•    Check the pile bone very carefully. Sometimes there are pieces of pile bones left by mistake. Though the seller removes all pin bones, but there is a chance of this.
•    Now cut the salmon fish into smaller pieces. Remember, the cooking time depends on the size of the pieces, so cut them as per your preference or to smaller ones if you wish to bake it quickly.
•    Here you have all set to go and ready to bake the Salmon in the oven.
•    Preheat the oven at the temperature between 300 to 400 degrees
•    Place a single layer of foil.
•    Paint the fish with olive oil and place it in the oven

How long does it take to bake Salmon?

The cooking time depends on the thickness and size of the salmon pieces. For an average size of Salmon of half-inch, the cooking time may be 5 to 6 minutes. At 375 degrees, it take 15-20 minutes, at 350 degrees (when chopped into pieces) it takes minimum 18 minutes to bake completely whereas a salmon fillet takes 20-24 minutes to bake well at 350 degrees.
Keep checking it regularly after a short interval for a better experience, and avoid overcooking as it diminishes the taste and affects the nutritional content of the salmon.

How to check if it is baked or not?

To check cooked Salmon
1.    Insert a sharp knife on the thickest portion of the salmon fish, if it gets into it smoothly it time to serve.
2.    If the Salmon is cooked perfectly, its color changes from pink to opaque pink on the outside. But if you see the opaque on both sides, your salmon fish is overcooked.
3.    And the last method is the thermometer method. In this, you have to place a thermometer on the thickest area of the salmon fish and leave it for 1 to 2 minutes. After this, check the reading of the thermometer. If the thermometer shows a temperature of 125, then it is softly cooked. The normal cooking range of the salmon fish varies from 125 to 140 depending on the size of the pieces you cooked Salmon.

Conclusion:

Bake salmon is one of the delicious and nutrition dishes that you can include in your dinner. It brings a number of health benefits since it contains higher protein and omega-3 content. A perfectly cooked salmon can make your taste buds dance. If you have not tried salmon yet, go for it, you are going to love it for sure. As there are different types of salmon in market, try all and pick out your favorite one.  

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