4 Delicious Ways to Cook Salmon: Microwave, Air Fryer, Instant Pot, and Oven

Microwave Salmon: Quick & Flavorful

• 💡 Microwaving salmon is surprisingly effective, cooking in just 5 minutes for a tender and juicy result.
• 🧂 Simple seasonings like barbecue spice, soy sauce, and apple juice add a sweet and savory flavor.
• ♨️ Cooking with the lid slightly ajar allows steam to escape, preventing dryness and infusing flavor.
• ✅ The salmon is ready when it easily falls apart with a fork, tasting steamed or stovetop-cooked.

Air Fryer Salmon: Easy Weeknight Meal

• 💨 The air fryer is presented as a best friend for quick and delicious weeknight dinners.
• 🌶️ A blend of salt, paprika, dill, oregano, garlic powder, pepper, and lemon zest creates a flavorful crust.
• 🍳 Cooking at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes yields a salmon with a delightful crust.
• 🥗 A quick side salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, dill, olive oil, and lemon juice complements the salmon.

Instant Pot Miso Butter Salmon Bowl: Umami Rich

• 🥣 A miso butter mixture, made with miso paste, butter, and maple syrup, provides a salty umami flavor.
• 🍚 White rice cooked in the Instant Pot with sesame oil, dashi powder, ginger, and mirin forms the base of the bowl.
• 🥬 Edamame and baby bok choy add plant-based protein and vegetables for a balanced meal.
• 🍣 The salmon, coated in miso butter, cooks for only 2 minutes in the Instant Pot, creating a flavorful sauce that drizzles over the rice and vegetables.

Oven-Poached Salmon: Rich & Buttery

• 🌿 Salmon cooked low and slow in the oven in a bath of olive oil results in a tender, rich, and buttery texture.
• 🧅 A bed of thinly sliced fennel, garlic, and shallots infuses flavor into the salmon as it cooks.
• 🍋 Toasted fennel seeds, sumac, and citrus slices like blood orange and Meyer lemon add aromatic and lemony notes.
• 💧 Generous amounts of high-quality olive oil are crucial for this cooking method, creating a masterpiece.
• 🌡️ Baking at 300°F (150°C) for 45-55 minutes ensures a perfectly cooked, melt-in-your-mouth salmon.