What is the best Salmon to use?

How specific shall I get? If you can get your hands on some Alaskan Copper River Red Salmon - that is the BEST. But any red (sockeye) salmon will be excellent.

What temperature should I cook the Salmon to?

This is slightly subjective to how each individual prefers it. USDA recommends cooking it to 145 degrees Fahrenheit but I prefer to check for flakiness rather than using a thermometer. Many chefs cook the salmon to a lower temperature than USDA's recommendation. Be sure to cook your fish to a food safe temperature or understand the risks of consuming under cooked fish.

Salmon and Goat Cheese with Blueberries

Name: Salmon and Goat Cheese with Blueberries
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: PT-494276H5M32S
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 x 3 ounce salmon fillets 1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper 1 ounce plain goat cheese <; p>1.5 ounce fresh blueberries <; >1.5 ounce raw chopped pecans

Description

This Salmon and Goat Cheese with Blueberries is quick and easy while looking elegant and original. It takes little time to put together, has even less prep, is delicious and bursting with summer flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

2 x 3 ounce salmon fillets

1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice

¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper

1 ounce plain goat cheese

1.5 ounce fresh blueberries

1.5 ounce raw chopped pecans

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet (I like to put a sheet of parchment paper on the baking sheet to make clean up easier). Pour the lemon juice over the fillets and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Gently rub the salt and pepper to allow the salmon to absorb the flavors better.

3. Bake the filet for 12-15 minutes or until it flakes easily.* Remove from oven and set aside when done.*

4. Switch the oven to broil. Evenly spread the chopped pecans on a baking sheet and place in the oven. Do not leave the oven. Broil for about 3 minutes checking often. We want them just browned and not burned. Remove from the oven when done.

5. Place the cooked fillets on a plate. Sprinkle with goat cheese, blueberries and pecans. Serve immediately.*

*All nutritional information is an estimation only. Exact nutritional value depends on exact amounts and ingredients used.

Notes

1. USDA recommends cooking fish to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Many people find this too dry. I look for when the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork but always be sure to cook your fish to a food safe temperature.

2. If you struggle with your salmon drying out, try wrapping it in tinfoil. This can help retain the moisture. It just makes it more difficult to check "doneness" but can result in a moist and flaky salmon. I highly recommend this method if you are cooking your salmon on the barbecue.

3. If you think you will have leftovers I would recommend only dressing the amount of salmon you plan to eat. It’s better to store the salmon without any toppings on it.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American