How should I cook this puppy?

[Scarpozzi]

I broil it all the time. Season to taste, broil at 375F for about 4 minutes with skin side facing down (on a broiler pan that elevates it on a grate), flip it over, take the skin off, and another 4 minutes (depending on thickness). The fat layer under the skin will melt and run down through the flesh, so try not to remove it with the skin unless very-low-fat cooking is more important to you than mouth-feel.

This is starting with it acclimated to near room temperature. If cold from the fridge, 4 minutes top side may not be enough to allow the skin to easily peel off when you flip it. If the skin isn't coming off easily, just put it back under the broiler and try again in a minute or two, OR if you want a soft gooey texture on that side instead, leave the skin on.

There are many variations you could try with the seasoning. Rosemary is good (but to get more flavor out of it fresh, needs to be put on the fish far ahead of time (minimum of several hours contact), or not so much the weak powdered version, or powdered lemon pepper, or garlic dill, or whip up a glaze, maybe lemon butter, BBQ, or Teriyaki, etc.

Try this....

Cube up some sweet potatoes and onions into a 1/2" dice and put them on a cookie sheet with foil. Drizzle with olive oil and season....roast at 400 degrees for 8 mins or so....remove the pan and crank the temp to 450.

Rinse your filets and pat dry. Take some taco seasoning (I buy it in bulk rather than using the packets) and coat the top of the salmon with seasoning. Pat again to make sure it sticks and place your salmon filets on top of the vegetables. Roast at 450 degrees for 15 minutes.

Remove the pan from the oven. Plate your vegetables, then use a turner to slide between the salmon skin and the meat. The skin should separate perfectly and you can discard it. I usually roast some corn with the potatoes and make some avocado/corn salsa to go with the dish....but do whatever. I've had more luck cooking salmon for 15 mins at 450 than I expected. It doesn't tend to overcook that way for some reason....watch it closely at minute 13 and if your oven is hotter, go ahead and pull it.

 

[waffleironhead]

I usually pan sear the salmon, then serve it with a cream dill sauce.

 

[sdifox]

Some people like to cover up the fish with a layer of turmeric. Asians mostly. Supposed to be good for health too.

South Asians to be a bit more specific.