Cooking salmon with a sticky glaze is always a good idea. Salmon is meaty enough to stand up to sweet, aromatic flavors and the end result will always be totally delicious. In South Africa, cooking fish (particularly Snoek) with apricot jam and butter is very traditional and so I thought why not rework a classic by making it easier, quicker and perfect for weeknight cooking? This salmon was incredibly tasty and even my fish-hating daughter asked for seconds.
How to make sticky apricot baked salmon
How long to bake salmon
The recommended safe temperature for salmon to be cooked to is 62ºC/145ºF. I like to cook salmon in a hot oven until the meat flakes easily but the center is still a little medium-rare. The fish will continue cooking when resting and this will ensure it doesn’t dry out.
What to serve with baked salmon
Easy steamed spring vegetables with feta cheese Crispy salt and pepper smashed potatoes Easy side salad with lemon dressing Pea and feta quinoa salad Easy spicy garlic baked potato wedges
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