How To Cook A Whole Salmon Tail
For a gas grill turn off the gas to one side.
How to cook a whole salmon tail. Simply cut the salmon skin into sections and cook on a hot griddle with olive oil using a cast iron paddle to keep the skin down otherwise the skin will curl up on you which is also why. Drizzle the fish lightly with olive oil then lay on top of the potatoes and fennel. This causes the least mess and also if it bothers you less of a fishy smell in the house.
Sprinkle salt and pepper all over the fish inside and out. Start salted water boiling for the stringbeans. Whisk together the honey soy sauce lime juice and mustard.
Stuff the inside of the fish with lemon slices fresh dill fresh parsley and garlic then tie the fish closed with 3 4 pieces of cooking twine. Melt butter 1 2 minutes in covered microwave safe dish big enough to fit the fish. How to cook salmon salmon can be baked roasted pan fried stir fried cooked en papillote wrapped in foil or paper and steamed.
For a wood or charcoal grill move the hot coals to either side of the grill so the salmon will cook over indirect heat. Close the lid and cook the salmon for 25 to 30 minutes. Bake the fish in the screaming hot oven for 15 minutes then turn the temperature down to 180ºc 350ºf gas 4 and cook for a further 30 minutes.
In a small pan heat the oil over moderate heat and cook salmon for around 4 minutes on each side or until just cooked through. If the sauce is too thick add 1 2 tablespoons of water. Slice up one of the lemons then stuff into the cavity with the remaining herbs.
Use paper towels to pat the fish dry inside and out then place it on a foil lined baking sheet and drizzle inside and out with olive oil. Transfer salmon to one big plate to serve in the centre of the table or on individual plates.