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air fryer salmon with fresh lemon, rice, and green beans on a plate

How to Tell if Salmon is Cooked

Are you tired of overcooking or undercooking your salmon? Do you want to learn the secrets to perfectly cooked salmon every time? Look no further! Our comprehensive guide on how to tell when salmon is cooked will give you all the tips and tricks you need to become a salmon-cooking pro.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 249 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

Pan Seared Instructions

  • If the salmon has been refrigerated, allow it to come to room temperature for 15 minutes and dry the salmon completely using paper towels. If the salmon is added to the skillet cold, it is more likely to stick to the skillet.
  • Brush the salmon with olive oil. Sprinkle the spices over the fish and rub them into the flesh.
  • Place a cast iron grill pan or cast iron or stainless steel skillet on medium-high heat.
  • Spray or drizzle the skillet with olive oil. Be sure the skillet is nicely coated. This will prevent the salmon from sticking to the pan.
  • When the pan is hot, add the salmon to the pan with the skin side up.
  • Allow the salmon to cook for 4 minutes. Do not move the salmon after you have placed it in the skillet.
  • Monitor the sides of the salmon to determine the perfect time to flip. When the color of the side of the salmon has lightened about 3/4ths of the way up, it's time to flip. This usually only takes 3-4 minutes.
  • Flip the salmon.
  • Cook skin side down for 4 minutes.
  • Remove the salmon from the pan. Allow the salmon to rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Baked Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Brush the salmon with olive oil. Sprinkle the spices over the fish and rub them into the flesh.
  • Line a baking sheet (mine was 9×13) with parchment paper and add the salmon. Cover with another piece of parchment paper.
  • Bake for 8 minutes.
  • Remove the parchment paper and bake for another 2-5 minutes. Use a meat thermometer and ensure the fish has reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees. Check the temperature in the thickest part of the fish.
  • Allow the salmon to rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Air Fryer Instructions

  • Pat salmon dry completely using paper towels.
  • Brush the salmon with olive oil. Sprinkle the spices over the fish and rub them into the flesh.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil. Place the salmon in the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry the salmon for 10-12 minutes at 370 degrees. Mine was ready right at 10 minutes. Use a meat thermometer and test that the inside of the salmon has reached 145 degrees.
  • Allow the salmon to rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 34gFat: 13g
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