3 Ways To Make Oven-baked Salmon

Salmon is a popular fish. Although you may be used to eating it grilled or smoked, there are also many recipes for oven-baked salmon.

Salmon is one of the most popular fish used in gastronomy. Thanks to its soft texture and subtle taste, it is a perfect ingredient in many dishes. In today’s article, you will learn how to make oven baked salmon in a creative and fun way.

It should be noted that  salmon is highly recommended by health and nutrition experts  due to its several beneficial effects. Here are the reasons:

• It is rich in vitamins B3, B6 and D. In addition, it contains essential minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, sodium, iodine and magnesium.
• The omega-3 fatty acids from salmon are  also good for cardiovascular health  and they reduce the bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
• It  improves brain function.

• In addition, it promotes metabolism, and reduces the risk of diabetes.

Therefore, do not think twice about choosing this healthy food as this fish has it all. Below, you can learn how to make  three delicious recipes for oven-baked salmon. They are simple, creative and fun!

3 ways you can make oven baked salmon

Pizza with salmon

Although pizza with fish is not very common, you will love it. Also, keep in mind  that recipes with oven baking are always healthier  because they do not contain as much fat.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp. butter (60 g)

• 1 tbsp. yeast (15 g)
• 3 eggs
• 360 g wholemeal flour
• 1 tbsp. salt (15 g)
• 125 ml milk
• 3 tbsp. tomato sauce (45 ml)
• 240 g mozzarella cheese
• 240 g minced salmon
• 1 tbsp. oregano (15 g)

Cooking

• The first thing you need to do is make the pizza dough. To do this, mix butter, yeast, eggs, flour and salt in a bowl.
• Next, add milk and knead it until you get the desired consistency. Form a ball, and sprinkle with a little more flour. Next, leave the dough to rise for 30 minutes.
• When the time is up, use a rolling pin to flatten the dough and shape it into a pizza. Remember to take into account the size of the baking tray.
• Subsequently, spread tomato sauce on the pizza base, and a bit of mozzarella cheese on top.
• Next,  place the lard pieces on the pizza,  and sprinkle a little oregano on top.
• Finally, preheat the oven to 190 ° C and put the pizza in the oven for 10 minutes. Subsequently, wait until it cools down a bit. Then it is ready to serve – welcome.

Sour / sweet oven-baked salmon

There is nothing wrong with eating red meat as it can supply you with protein and minerals that are essential for your body. However, it is also good to reduce your intake of it on certain occasions. In that regard,  this is one of the best ways you can make oven-baked salmon,  thus allowing you to balance your intake of other types of meat.

Ingredients

• 2 salmon fillets (about 400 g)
• 1 onion
• 1 carrot
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar (30 g)
• 250 ml of water
• 1 tbsp. corn starch (15 g)
• 2 tbsp. tomato sauce (30 ml)
• 1 tbsp. soy sauce (15 ml)
• 1 tbsp. salt (15 g)
• ½ tbsp. pepper (8 g)
• 1 tbsp. olive oil  (15 ml)

Preparation of sour / sweet oven-baked salmon

• First, pour the olive oil into a bowl, and cut the onion and carrots into thin strips.
• Next, place the salmon fillets in the bowl, and add the vegetables, as well as salt and pepper. Put it in the fridge for 20 minutes. 
• Next, make a sour / sweet sauce for the salmon. Heat the water in a saucepan, along with soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar and tomato sauce. Mix it until it gets a thicker consistency.
• Now, you can take the salmon out of the fridge. Blanch it in the sour / sweet sauce and cover it with aluminum foil. 
• Finally, bake the salmon at 190 ° C for 15 minutes. Then let it cool down a bit and serve the dish.

3. Salmon cakes

The best thing about this recipe is that  you can serve it as an appetizer or a main course. It’s easier to make than you might think.

Ingredients

• 360 g wholemeal wheat flour
• 100 g butter
• 2 tbsp. salt (30 g)
• 125 ml of cold water
• 4 eggs
• 2 tbsp. sunflower oil (30 ml)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 100 g rice
• 2 onions (200 g)
• 120 g mushrooms
• 240 g salmon
• 1 tbsp. pepper (15 g)

Cooking

• First, mix flour, an egg, butter and a tablespoon. salt in a bowl. Next, add water and mix it until you get a dough. Put it in the fridge.
• Next, boil the rice with sunflower oil, a little water and the remaining salt.
• Next, take the dough out of the fridge, flatten it out and cut it into two pieces.
• Add rice and cover it with plastic wrap while preparing the rest of the filling.
• Next,  cut the onion, salmon, clove of garlic and mushrooms  into smaller pieces, and fry it in a pan with a little sunflower oil.

• Now, whip the remaining eggs in a bowl, and add the fried salmon and pepper. Mix well.
• Finally, pour the mixture into the bowl, and cover it with the other layers of dough. Brush with a little oil and put it in the oven at about 180 ° C for 15 minutes.
• Let it cool, serve and enjoy.

As you can see, these 3 ways you can make oven baked salmon are simple and delicious. Do not miss them and give these dishes a try!