| Oven-baked salmon is a simple way to put together a | | | | newfound knowledge about how to cook salmon in |
| rich and healthy meal. All the preparation required is a | | | | the oven. |
| bit of seasoning and remembering to pre-heat the | | | | Many delicious baked salmon recipes call for simple |
| oven. If salmon is the main entrée and you are | | | | seasonings. Unlike chicken, which needs to have flavor |
| planning to cook side dishes, it is easy just to toss the | | | | added, the salmon itself should provide the featured |
| salmon in the oven for a slow roast, and not have to | | | | flavors. In particular, wild Alaska salmon has a strong |
| worry about it while you prepare the rest of the dinner. | | | | but delicate flavor that you don't want to overpower. |
| Pan-searing or grilling requires a steady hand and a | | | | This quality is due to a natural lifestyle in pure waters, |
| close eye, whereas knowing how to cook salmon in | | | | which results in excellent texture and taste. So go |
| the oven is as easy as knowing how to place it in a | | | | easy on your spices, and use them to complement the |
| pan. | | | | inherent taste of the salmon, rather than overpower it. |
| Salmon is a great choice compared to roasting | | | | Maintaining moisture is the key to knowing how to |
| chicken or beef, because it is high on healthy proteins | | | | cook salmon in the oven, as you don't want it to dry |
| while being low on the fats that other meats contain. | | | | out. Rub your salmon with olive or safflower oil before |
| Instead it is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which | | | | baking. White wine or fresh lemon juice are both good |
| are the good kind of fats that you do want in your diet. | | | | options for adding moisture. Match your cooking |
| Omega-3 oils have proven benefits in preventing | | | | temperature with your cooking time. At a high heat |
| coronary disease and other illnesses. On a chilly winter | | | | salmon will cook quickly, whereas a slow roast at a |
| night a heavy meal might sound like just the thing, but | | | | lower temp is more time consuming, but will draw the |
| instead of loading up on calories, use salmon to create | | | | flavors together more subtly. Baking salmon is one of |
| a hearty meal that is also good for your body. You'll | | | | the simplest methods of preparation, creating a |
| learn a ton about nutrition right along with your | | | | delicious and nutritious meal with a minimum of effort. |