How does Martha Stewart bake salmon?

Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. with a rack in the center. ... Cut salmon fillet into 4 equal-size pieces; arrange, skin side down, in a single layer in a baking dish. ... Bake until fish is opaque but still bright pink inside, basting every few minutes with glaze from baking dish, 15 to 20 minutes.

Is it better to bake salmon covered or uncovered?

Baked salmon is best when cooked at 425°F in the oven. Even thicker fillets don't take long. We recommend baking the salmon uncovered . Simply rub the fillets with a little oil, sprinkle them with salt and pepper, then place them in the roasting pan skin-side down before popping them in the oven.

Should you boil pasta for pasta bake?

Most pasta bake recipes require you to pre-boil your pasta until it's not quite cooked through and then finish it in the oven . But for days when you can't face another pot to wash up or just need something delicious and comforting but minimal effort…well this is the recipe for you!

Why is my pasta hard in pasta bake?

“It's my first time cooking baked ziti and when I took it out the oven, the top layer of pasta was a little hard/dry. Why?” It should be a little dry and crunchy. But if it is excessively hard, then the most likely cause is that it was cooked for too long or at too high a cooking temperature .

Can you use any pasta sauce for pasta bake?

In order to keep pasta bake on the healthy side, I recommend using a tomato-based sauce. It's so easy and inexpensive to make your own, but if you're pushed for time, any shop-bought tomato-based pasta sauce will be fine .

How does Gordon Ramsay cook salmon in the oven?

Fold the edges of the foil tightly together over the salmon to seal, leaving some space in the parcel for steam to surround and cook the fish. Put the salmon parcel in the roasting tin and cook in the centre of the oven for 25 - 30 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon.

Is it better to pan fry or oven bake salmon?

For smaller, crispy, skin-on Salmon; a crispy pan sear is recommended. For bigger fillets, and succulent, skin-off King Salmon; the best method would be cooking in an oven .

Should you bake or convection bake salmon?

King salmon, Atlantic and Sockeye salmon are all good choices for oven broiling or for cooking at higher heat in the Convection Roast mode . They all have a decent fat content and only need a little added brush of oil or clarified butter (ghee) to ensure crisping. The timing will depend on the thickness of the cut.

What temperature should I bake my salmon?

At 400°F (C) , a piece of salmon takes about 10-15 minutes to bake, or until the temperature reaches 135 degrees at its thickest, most internal part. At 425°F (215°C), you'll want to aim for four to six minutes per half-inch of thickness for the most tender, buttery fillets possible.

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Salmon and Leek Pasta Bake - a delicious recipe using fresh salmon, sauteed leeks and a homemade tomato pasta sauce, all finished off with melted cheesy goodness - yum!!

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Cheesy Salmon Pasta Bake

Who doesn't love a Pasta Bake? You can turn any ingredient into a yummy pasta bake meal. I think it's just that combination of melted cheese and pasta that is make it enjoyable for the whole family.

Just choose a protein, make a sauce (creamy or tomato based is good), add some veg, cooked pasta, and then choose your cheese (ones that melt are best) and you have a simple family meal.

For this Salmon and Leek Pasta Bake it was pretty much just a case of using up so things that I had in the fridge to go along with some fresh salmon I had. My kids don't always enjoy fish if they can see a fillet on their plate, but hidden in stuff like this they love it and I like to try and get a good source of fish into their diet for the omega 3.

Salmon and Leek is such a great combination especially with the melted cheesy topping.

Can I use different vegetables?

Don't like leeks, but love Salmon and want to give this pasta bake a try, just swap out the veg for one you do like. You can pretty much swap for any vegetables, just ensure the ratio is not too high as otherwise you may need more sauce.

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Can I use canned tomatoes?

If you don't have some fresh tomatoes on hand, then canned chopped tomatoes will work fine too. I do like to add some fresh, as they just make a nicer tasting sauce, because they are naturally sweet. All canned tomatoes can yield a slightly acidic sauce. So it's personal preference really.

Can I use canned Salmon?

Fresh salmon can sometimes be expensive, especially if you are trying to avoid farm raised. I tend to buy when I see it on offer. Fresh fish of any kind unless it's local fish that comes from the Great Lakes can be pretty expensive where i live, as we are nowhere near the sea. But I love Salmon, Sea Bass and Mackerel so I have to go for what I can get the majority of the time. I do generally avoid farm raised though.

So if you are on a budget, canned salmon will work fine in this recipe. Obviously fresh is always better in texture and taste, but you will still get a good pasta bake with canned salmon. I recommend replacing the fresh salmon with about 1 large can of salmon if using canned.

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Different Cheeses for Pasta Bakes

In this recipe is use mozzarella because it melts really well and you get more of an allowance on Slimming Eats, along with some parmesan for it's strong flavour.

Feel free to swap for different cheeses if you don't have both those on hand or prefer a different cheese like cheddar or Red Leicester. There is no right wrong. If you don't like a strong cheese flavour you may even prefer just mozzarella.

Sides for Salmon and Leek Pasta Bake

You may just enjoy this on it's own as it has a good source of vegetables and is pretty filly. But if you have a large appetite, then fill your plate with some additional veg.

Mixed Salads are a great option alongside Pasta Bakes - lettuce, tomatoes, carrot, cucumber, beetroot, peppers, onion whatever you like in a salad.

If you prefer a hot dish, then pair with some steamed, sauteed or roasted vegetables - broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, courgette (zucchini), green beans, asparagus etc.

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Salmon and Leek Pasta Bake

Yield: SERVES 2

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Salmon and Leek Pasta Bake - a delicious recipe using fresh salmon, sauteed leeks and a delicious homemade tomato pasta sauce all topped with melted cheesy goodness.

Ingredients

120g (4.3oz) of uncooked pasta
150g (5.5oz) fresh skinless salmon fillet (uncooked), sliced into smaller pieces
1 large leek, sliced
¾ cup (180g) of passata
¼ cup (120ml) of stock (chicken or vegetable are best)
2 tablespoon of tomato paste
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 small onion
¾ tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon of oregano
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
30g (1.1oz) of parmesan cheese
50g (2oz) of mozzarella
black pepper
olive oil cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180c/Fan 160c/350f or gas mark 4
Add pasta to a saucepan of boiling hot water and cook until al dente. Drain water and set aside
Spray a frying pan over a medium-high heat with some cooking oil, add the onion, leeks and garlic and cook until softened.
Add the passata, tomato paste, stock, herbs, tomatoes and a pinch of black pepper.
Bring to a boil and then simmer until it reduces down and thickens.
Add the fresh salmon and pasta and mix to combine
Transfer to an ovenproof dish and top with the mozzarella and parmesan.
Place in the oven and bake for approx 30 mins, until cheese has melted and salmon is cooked through.
Serve with your choice of side and Enjoy!!

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Nutrition Information

Yield 2Serving Size 1 SERVING
Amount Per ServingCalories 572Total Fat 15.9gSaturated Fat 7.2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 20gCholesterol 107mgSodium 878mgCarbohydrates 68.6gFiber 5.8gSugar 14.2gProtein 37.8g

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