Whats the easiest way to cook salmon?
The wonderful thing about salmon is the ease with which it can be prepared. When you have good quality fish you don’t need a lot of fancy sauces and marinades to make up for marginal taste. Here are some very simple cooking ideas: Into a bowl pour a small amount of olive oil (the amount depends upon number of portions–basically enough to coat what you’re preparing). Add some lemon pepper seasoning, garlic, dill, fennel or whatever other spices you like. Add a dash of soy sauce and a pinch of brown sugar or a few drops of maple syrup. All ingredients beyond the olive oil are optional. It will prevent sticking and help lock in moistness, which is especially important with sockeye salmon. Mix ingredients and brush over the pieces of fish. You can then bake, grill, fry, microwave or ‘George Foreman’ them–whatever you consider the easiest–and they’re all pretty easy. When you think about it, it’s not all that different than cooking a steak! The most important thing is to not over cook yo
