How long should I cook salmon? Grilling, frying and oven-baking tips

SALMON has become a firm family favourite, especially in starters or nibbles at Christmas time.

This may well be the easiest, simplest way to bake salmon in the oven and once you try it, it will become your go-to meal.

Bake the fish at salmon at 425°F or 220 c for four to eight minutes depending on how thick your fillet is.

For perfectly tender, buttery fillets, aim for four to six minutes per half-inch of thickness.

As most fillets are roughly one inch thick, check on them after 8 minutes.

Grilling salmon can take over double the time, at 20 minutes.

Gently place them in a roasting pan skin-side down before they go in the oven.

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If you want to fry your salmon remember to put the skin down on the pan and use plenty of oil and butter so that it is easily lifted from the pan.

Baking salmon is healthier than pan-frying because it doesn’t add any extra fat or calories to the fish.

All they need are a light rub with a little oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper

Bake the fish uncovered and allow it’s natural flavours to shine.

Once it starts to flake easily with a fork and the flesh looks opaque, it’s ready.

Sprinkle some fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon over the top to make the fillets really pop.

For those serving smoked salmon this Christmas, try them on blinis or mini pancakes, with a little cream cheese or crème fraîche.

Simple salmon is a great crown pleaser but remember to serve with lemon on the side always.

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