Help with cooking salmon...

[vic]

So this is my very first time trying do salmon, and while i got it cooking in the
pan, milky white stuff is coming out. WTH? Is this safe or is this bad fish?

[Pete Nice]

You're fine.. Just make sure the salmon is opaque in color when you're done.

Also the top should flake when you touch with a fork/knife..

[vic]

Thanks

[BrazenMuse]

but don't over cook it! Whatever you do!!! Please!

The white stuff is fine...don't worry about it at all.

[panklady]

I know, right...
I love salmon--when I poach mine I only want a bit of Grey Poupon mustard on the side...just to tab my fish in. Perfect compliment.

[Sweetiwluv]

For a little zest
add some lemon while cooking it!

Especially if you are like me and don't like the fishy smell or taste!



Sweeti

['Magic' Juan]

I do mine fairly basic. Just add some adobo seasoning and a bit of chili powder for a bit of a kick and into the pan it goes with some olive oil.

-M J

[Armento]

god i hate salmon.

but if you like it make sure you don't buy the farmed with added coloring crap. wild alaskan is the only way to go.

yes costco sells colored crap.

[MadMixer]

Smear some caribbean jerk sauce on it, let it sit in some aluminum foil over night......the next day place on a hot griddle with just a little bit of olive oil and get ready to slap yo momma....or if you got a smoker, smoke that shit for a few hours and get ready for your neighbors to knock on the door.

[panklady]

Smear some caribbean jerk sauce on it, let it sit in some aluminum foil over night......the next day place on a hot griddle with just a little bit of olive oil and get ready to slap yo momma....or if you got a smoker, smoke that shit for a few hours and get ready for your neighbors to knock on the door.

*in my best Bruh Man voice* Marrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...I know you didn't just say put it in the smoker...nahImean? I was gonna asssssssssssssskkkkkkk...if an'body put any sa(l)monnnn on th grill over the weeeeekend. *sidestep pimp walk with a little bit of club foot*

[SIPA46]

How do you keep the salmon together if you put it on the grill? ( and bbq ) it

[panklady]

How do you keep the salmon together if you put it on the grill? ( and bbq ) it

Olive oil & aluminum foil...or just in a pan (and don't flip it)--it's the smokkkkkkkkkkayyy flavor you're going for

[islandlover]

god i hate salmon.

but if you like it make sure you don't buy the farmed with added coloring crap. wild alaskan is the only way to go.

yes costco sells colored crap.

I'm not a big fan of it either, but I'll eat it. My favorite way is with a sweet soy sauce glaze and seasame seeds sprinkled on top.

[MadMixer]

How do you keep the salmon together if you put it on the grill? ( and bbq ) it

If its filet then keep that mug on the skin side over indirect heat.....oil the grate or put down some foil (make sure you poke plenty of holes)...keep the top down except to hit it every now and then with a brush of olive oil.....pick up the entire foil package or use a nice long spatula....You try picking it up with some tongs youre gonna be cussin

[SIPA46]

but will the foil keep it from having that smoke favor.. and keep it from cooking well done.. when i BBQ. i don't use foil.. when i start to cook i wait a least 20 - 30 mins.. i what that heat to be just right .. not cooking to fast.

[MadMixer]

but will the foil keep it from having that smoke favor.. and keep it from cooking well done.. when i BBQ. i don't use foil.. when i start to cook i wait a least 20 - 30 mins.. i what that heat to be just right .. not cooking to fast.

Dont wrap it up....and poke plenty of holes

[SIPA46]

I was at sams club.. this past weekend.. and they had some nice looking salmon.. is that good place to get it from..

[Armento]

How do you keep the salmon together if you put it on the grill? ( and bbq ) it
use lower heat... we use mesquite coals in the later stages of the burning for all fish. oh and skewers help too..

[Terry James]

The white stuff is fine...don't worry about it at all.

this is too easy...but I'm not going to do it :biggrinangel:

[Terry James]

I use a George Foreman Grill but can you also sear it? Man...get with Ray (he may be charging by now though)

[SIPA46]

if you use the forman grill.. it will become dry.. i want that bbq favor.. i only use my forman grill in the winter.. in the summer.. i grill all the time

[Terry James]

even with the olive oil and lemon?

[SIPA46]

to me.. it does not matter.. it does not seem right to place a salmon.. on a forman grill.. it almost seem like you making a salmon and turning it to a burger

[kara]

salmon is the one thing i actually cook. (and believe me, that is no exaggeration - i soooo don't cook).

BUT i learned that you can cook salmon in the microwave. sooo easy. and sooo yummy!

(i'm a big salmon eater, almost any time i eat out, i order the salmon).

Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for an hour.
Keep covered and microwave on high for 7 minutes.
Let it stand, and plate the veggies (steam some broccoli with that, open up some white wine, and it's dinner fabulous!)

YUM city!

[Armento]

salmon is the one thing i actually cook. (and believe me, that is no exaggeration - i soooo don't cook).

BUT i learned that you can cook salmon in the microwave. sooo easy. and sooo yummy!

(i'm a big salmon eater, almost any time i eat out, i order the salmon).

Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for an hour.
Keep covered and microwave on high for 7 minutes.
Let it stand, and plate the veggies (steam some broccoli with that, open up some white wine, and it's dinner fabulous!)

YUM city!


sign these divorce papers.. PLEEASE!

[kara]

to me.. it does not matter.. it does not seem right to place a salmon.. on a forman grill.. it almost seem like you making a salmon and turning it to a burger

omg salmon burgers are yummer! (again, i'm a huge salmon fan, so i may be a little crazy with my likes on this ...)

From queen oprah:

http://www.oprah.com/foodhome/food/recipes/200601/food_200601_burger.jhtml

[Bill Blake]

sign these divorce papers.. PLEEASE!


Dude, she just stooped to a new low...

[MadMixer]

salmon is the one thing i actually cook. (and believe me, that is no exaggeration - i soooo don't cook).

BUT i learned that you can cook salmon in the microwave. sooo easy. and sooo yummy!

(i'm a big salmon eater, almost any time i eat out, i order the salmon).

Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for an hour.
Keep covered and microwave on high for 7 minutes.
Let it stand, and plate the veggies (steam some broccoli with that, open up some white wine, and it's dinner fabulous!)

YUM city!

Microwaved fish? Might I suggest kegals for at least 30 minutes a day?

[Pete Nice]

Blackened salmon is my new thing. Served with black beans and spinach. You can cook all of this together at one time. Less than ten minutes. Spinach goes last and serve the salmon on top with a little sour cream..

[kara]

Microwaved fish? Might I suggest kegals for at least 30 minutes a day?

hahahah okay, i'm the queen of non-linear thinking but even i don't see the link between microwaving food and needing to do kegels

[Pete Nice]

Since your cooking ain't tight?

[Moksha]

I was at sams club.. this past weekend.. and they had some nice looking salmon.. is that good place to get it from..

No. Find a fisher monger who gets supplied daily from a local fish market.

Even better, find a local fish market.

[kara]

Since your cooking ain't tight?

funniest comment i've read in awhile. kudos.

[MadMixer]

funniest comment i've read in awhile. kudos.

Got it?.....Now get to work on that man mesmerizer.....and a 1...2....3....4 breath

[Pete Nice]

Just happens that I was thawing salmon today:
http://i32.tinypic.com/2d76fwo.jpg
Ingredients:
3 cups thinly sliced washed cucumber, do not peel
2 tsp minced jalapeno pepper, seeds and stem removed (or to taste)
½ cup chopped scallion
3 TBS chopped fresh cilantro
1½ TBS chopped fresh mint
1½ lb salmon fillet,deboned and skin removed cut into 4 pieces
2 + 1 TBS fresh lemon juice
TBS soy sauce
TBS extra virgin olive oil
salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Chop the 'salad' ingredients put aside in a bowl. Lemon S&P on the salmon and then sear it about 2-3 minutes a side depending on how thick your fish is. Mix the dressing plate the salad then the fish and pour dressing over both. If you follow this exactly, the mint is strong with a little kick. I throw more peppers in for extra kick. Take peppers out if you want a cool refreshing quick salad.

I think Kara could even do this.

[Armento]

I'll give you a nice washed cucumber Pete Nice

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lookin good