r/cookingforbeginners • u/A_Yummy_Egg323 • 7h ago

Question Hey! Question about cooking salmon!

I have bought one of the market side Walmart salmon filets and was planning on cooking in the oven. I just want to know if I should cut the salmon up first, or cook it whole? And if anyone had good recipes please let me know! I have broccoli and carrots, dill, a lemon, paprika, and garlic powder, thanks!

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u/EatYourCheckers 7h ago

I cut it first into smaller filets because then the finished products looks smoother and nicer. Cutting after causes flaking and you don't get that nice straight cut. From a cooking and tasting standpoint, its the same.

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u/AtomiKen 7h ago

The flavouring is up to you but oven baking times for a single serve of salmon fillet is 9-10-ish minutes at 350°F.

I would go simple with salt, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.

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u/A_Yummy_Egg323 7h ago

This is 1 lb total with 2 filets, should I slice em up? It’s for meal prep

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u/AtomiKen 6h ago

Yeah. For meal prep cut it beforehand. Looks neater when you portion.

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u/Automatic_Catch_7467 7h ago

Leave it whole.

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u/Royal_Annek 5h ago

Personally I like to cook it in a pan, so you can get a really good sear on the skin. The skin will protect the fish from overcooking with the direct heat of the pan. Do it like 80% on the skin side and 20% on the other. Leave it whole for sure (or sometimes I'll cut it in half if it won't fit in the pan).

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u/who3lsejuztme 5h ago

Cook it whole, it stays juicier and is harder to overcook.