Cooking fish can be intimidating! It’s tough to know when it’s cooked properly, can stick easily to a pan, and is a more expensive protein to mess up. We’re here to help you get over your fears and avoid the biggest common mistakes people make when pan-searing, grilling, slow-roasting, and even poaching salmon at home.
Although salmon is rich in omega-3 fats, it’s not high in total fats, like red meats. In fact, one 3-ounce serving of salmon has less than four total grams of fat and less than 200 calories, mostly from the 18 grams of protein. That’s why most nutrition and diet experts say salmon is good for you.
But sometimes bad things happen to good foods when they’re prepared in ways that add calories from extra fats or sugars. So here’s a look at six healthy ways to serve salmon, along with links to easy and delicious recipes.