How Long To Cook Half A Side Of Salmon
Salmon is one of the healthiest fish you can eat.
How long to cook half a side of salmon. The best way to gauge how long to cook for is to base the initial time on 4 mins per 1cm of thickness in the centre. Heat oven to 200c 180c fan gas 6. Lay the pieces of salmon in an ovenproof dish and either cover the dish if you want the salmon to stay tender on top or leave it uncovered if you want the flesh to roast slightly.
Cook for 10 15 mins. Remove from the oven and open the parcel straight away as otherwise the salmon will continue cooking in the residual heat. Brush the salmon skin with oil and place it skin side down on the paper.
Combine 8 cups water salt and granulated sugar in a deep roasting pan large enough to fit fish. Add fish and let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Serve some of the accumulated juices spooned over the fish.
Serve immediately using a large metal spatula to portion fish. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until just evenly pink throughout and easy to flake with a fork. Line a big roasting tin with baking parchment or foil this helps to prevent the fish from sticking to the tin as it cooks.
It s rich in the omega 3 fatty acids linked to a decreased risk of high blood cholesterol and cardiovascular disease. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before opening the parcel and serving. Bake in the oven for 25 30 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
A 3 ounce serving may contain as much as 1 9 grams of the heart healthy fats.