Learn how to boil salmon with this step by step guide. Boiling salmon is easy, quick, straightforward and with this boiled salmon recipe, you get tender, flaky fish that is flavorful and delicious. We like to serve with sides like rice, potatoes, and vegetables like carrots and broccoli.
What is Salmon
Salmon is an oily fish that is commonly found inside streams of the North Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. They are known for their unique color ranging from a light orange to pinkish hues. This tender fish is a favorite among many because it's tasty and practically melts in your mouth.
Salmon packs a punch nutritionally and is a good sauce of several vitamins and minerals including, iron, vitamin B12 vitamin D and omega-3.
It is also a very good source of protein and with its low calorie content it's suitable for those who are on a limited calorie diet.
So if you've never given it a try, you really should consider including salmon in your diet. The recipe we share below can help you start off.
This recipe is specially dedicated to all the fish lovers out there. Right now it's Salmon O'clock and we are going to share a quick and easy recipe that you will enjoy. We'll show you how to boil salmon, whether it's fresh or frozen and also share some other tips that can help you get amazing results. So if you'd like to learn more just fasten your seatbelt and come along for the ride.
Boiled Salmon Recipe
This boiled salmon recipe is one you're guaranteed to love for several reasons.
Boiling salmon is so easy that even kids can make it under supervision. Clean salmon, season, and boil sum the process of cooking it tender, firm, and delicious.
Boiling salmon allows you to enjoy the goodness and yumminess of the fish without compromising the nutritional value. Salmon is generally considered a superfood because of its high nutritional content, especially with the presence of omega-3. However, other cooking methods such as frying can significantly reduce the percentage of omega-3 in salmon. Whereas boiling effectively preserves this important nutrient.
Only a few ingredients are used in this boiled salmon recipe and these ingredients are healthy, inexpensive pantry ingredients.
You can use any type of salmon for this recipe be it fresh or frozen fillets, steak, or loins.
This recipe is keto friendly, and low carb. Let me show you how to boil salmon in easy steps.
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Ingredients
You'll need the following ingredients:
Salmon- Fresh or frozen, Fillet, steaks, or loins.
Paprika
Parsley
Black pepper
Stock cube
Onion
How To Boil Salmon
In this section, we're going to show you how to make perfect boiled salmon in a few short steps:
Clean the salmon and pat dry.
Add salmon into a pot then add the paprika, black pepper, stock cube, parsley, and salt.
Pour in water to cover the salmon by half an inch.
Place the pot on medium heat and cook salmon for 5-6 minutes or till it's tender and cooked.
Carefully take the salmon out of the broth and transfer to a plate.
Serve boiled salmon.
How To Boil Salmon From Frozen
Now fresh caught Salmon might be your first choice. However, that might be unavailable. In that case, you might have to find an alternative in frozen salmon.
Cooking salmon from frozen is easy and the good news is, that you don't have to wait for the fish to thaw before cooking.
So, to boil salmon from frozen using the same ingredients stated above, please follow these steps:
Rinse each piece of salmon under cool water and pat dry with paper towels
Add the salmon to a pot, and add the paprika, parsley, chopped onions, black pepper, stock cube, and salt.
Pour boiling water over the fish so the fish is covered by at least a quarter inch with water.
Boil fish on medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until done.
Take the fish out of the broth and serve.
How Long To Boil Salmon
How long to boil salmon is based on the size, thickness, and if cooking it from frozen or fresh. Generally it takes between 5-6 minutes to boil salmon.
How long to boil frozen salmon fillet is 6-8 minutes.
Salmon is boiled when the fish is tender, and when a fork is inserted or pressed on it, it's flaky and separates. When check with an instant thermometer, the inside temperature should be at least 140F.
What To Serve With Boiled Salmon
It goes with most foods. Some recommendations are as follows:
Vegetables like carrots, Asparagus, Broccoli.
How To Store
Let the salmon cool completely then pack it in an air-tight container, or Ziploc freezer bag, label, then store in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Leftovers are good for making sandwiches, wraps, curries, and stews.
Tips for Boiling Salmon
- The ingredients used in this recipe are not cast in stone. You can tweak it and include your favorite herbs and spices such as thyme, oregano, or rosemary.
- Unless you have a reason for taking the skin off, boil salmon with skin as it is quite tasty and helps prevent the fish from breaking apart.
- If you're cooking salmon without the skin you do not need to cook it for 8 minutes. Between 5 to 6 minutes is just fine.
- Use a slotted spoon to carefully take it out of the broth.
- Don't discard the broth as it can be used in recipes that call for fish broth. It can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
FAQS
Is boiled salmon healthy
Yes, it is healthy. Salmon is high in protein and a good source of nutrients. Boiling does not require oil to cook so no unnecessary calories and fat from oil.
Can you boil salmon with skin on
Absolutely! It's best to boil salmon with skin on and if you don't want the skin, it's easy to peel it off once salmon is boiled. Salmon skin contains the highest amount of Omega 3 fatty acids which is good for the body and help prevents some diseases.
When boiling salmon how do you know it's done
You will know it's done when if you insert a fork in it, it flakes and separates. You can also check with an instant thermometer. When the internal temperature is 140F, then it's done.
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Boiled Salmon Recipe (How To boil Salmon)
Ingredients
- 3 Salmon fillets
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Parsley
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- 5 g Stock cube optional
- Salt to taste
- 1.5 cups water
Instructions
- Clean the salmon and pat dry.
- Add salmon into a pot then add the paprika, black pepper, stock cube, parsley, and salt.
- Pour in water to cover the salmon by half an inch.
- Place the pot on medium heat and cook salmon for 5-6 minutes or till it's tender and cooked.
- Carefully take the salmon out of the broth and transfer to a plate.
- Serve boiled salmon.
Notes
- The ingredients used in this recipe are not cast in stone. You can tweak it and include your favorite herbs and spices such as thyme, oregano, or rosemary.
- Unless you have a reason for taking the skin off, boil salmon with skin as it is quite tasty and helps prevent the fish from breaking apart.
- If you're cooking salmon without the skin you do not need to cook it for 8 minutes. Between 5 to 6 minutes is just fine.
- Use a slotted spoon to carefully take it out of the broth.
- Don't discard the broth as it can be used in recipes that call for fish broth. It can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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