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Easy Meals 5 Minute Prep - How to Bake or Cook Wild Pacific Salmon or Any Fish

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Wild Pacific Salmon

Cultural Context

Wild Pacific Salmon is a staple of the Pacific Northwest, celebrated for its rich flavor and health benefits. Traditionally, indigenous peoples relied on salmon as a primary food source, and it remains central to regional cuisine today. Modern cooking methods have adapted to highlight its natural flavors, making it a favorite in homes and restaurants alike.

AmericanUSmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1.25 pounds wild pacific salmon
non-stick spray
vegetables (mushrooms, green onions, onion, rainbow cauliflower)
lemon pepper seasoning

wild pacific salmon

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: farmed salmon

Trout is often lower in cost and still rich in omega-3s.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is a cost-effective alternative for cooking.

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (375°F for creator's oven).

2

Line a baking pan with Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil.

3

Spray the foil with non-stick spray.

4

Place the thawed wild pacific salmon skin-side down in the pan.

5

Cut the salmon into quarters if not pre-portioned.

6

Add any pre-washed vegetables around the salmon (mushrooms, green onions, onion, rainbow cauliflower).

7

Sprinkle lemon pepper seasoning over the salmon and vegetables to taste.

8

Cover the salmon and vegetables with another piece of foil to steam them.

9

Place the pan in the oven and bake for 25 minutes if the salmon is thawed (40-50 minutes if frozen).

10

After 25 minutes, remove the pan from the oven carefully to avoid steam.

11

Serve the salmon and vegetables on a plate.

Cooking Techniques

grillingbaking

Equipment Needed

ovenbaking panReynolds Wrap aluminum foilscissors

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Pacific SalmonSockeye SalmonChinook Salmon

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