Okay, folks, let’s talk about my recent cooking adventure with king salmon. I’m not a fancy chef, just someone who loves good food, and I tried out a few things with this amazing fish. Here’s how it went down, from start to finish.
Getting Started
First things first, I got my hands on some fresh king salmon fillets. I made sure they looked good, smelled fresh, and had a nice, firm texture. You don’t want to mess around with bad fish, right?
Experimenting with Herbs
I’m a big fan of herbs, so I decided to play around a bit. I had some dill, parsley, and thyme in my kitchen. I chopped them up finely. I sprinkled some dill on one fillet – it gave it that classic, slightly tangy taste that everyone knows goes well with salmon. On another, I used parsley, which added a nice, fresh touch. And for the last one, I went with thyme because I love that earthy flavor.
Cooking Methods
- Pan-Frying: This was my go-to for a quick and easy meal. I heated up some oil in a pan, put the salmon in skin-side down, and cooked it until it was nice and crispy. Flipped it over and cooked the other side. Simple and delicious.
- Baking: I also tried baking a couple of fillets. I placed them on a baking sheet, added a little bit of oil, and popped them in the oven. This was pretty hands-off, and the salmon came out really moist.
- Air-Frying: Okay, I have to say, the air fryer is a game-changer. I rubbed one fillet with some horseradish – sounded weird, but trust me – and air-fried it. It was so quick, and the salmon turned out perfectly cooked with a nice little kick.
Putting it all Together
After cooking, I tried out different combinations with the herbed salmon. Some I ate just as they were, and others I paired with some simple sides like roasted veggies or a fresh salad. The air-fried one with the horseradish rub? That was something special, let me tell you. It was like a flavor explosion in my mouth.
Final Thoughts
Honestly, cooking king salmon was way easier than I thought it would be. It’s such a flavorful fish that it doesn’t need much to make it taste great. Whether you’re pan-frying, baking, or using an air fryer, you can whip up a tasty meal in no time. And playing around with herbs? That just takes it to the next level. So, yeah, that’s my salmon story. Hope you guys give it a try and enjoy it as much as I did!
