Q&A for How to Cook Salmon Fillet

No, you don't. However, most people do because of the taste. Personally, I think the skin of a salmon is delicious. It all comes down to your personal preference.

You can, but I wouldn't recommend it. There are a number of possibilities that could go wrong. For example, the salmon might not cook all the way through, possibly causing you to get salmonella, which isn't very pleasant. It's best to cook it on the grill or in a pan on the stove, not the microwave.

You can coat it with anything, it's up to you, but I would recommend butter sauce, lemon sauce or parsley sauce.

You can freeze cooked salmon. Freezing salmon can be a bit tricky, so it’s best to take your time and prepare the fish first for best results. Fish that’s been frozen and then thawed can sometimes have a strong smell, but it’s less of a problem with cooked fish. Still, you may want to make sure that you place it in a part of the freezer where it won’t be in contact with another food that may take on a fishy smell.

I like broiled tomatoes (you can broil or bake them at the same time) seasoned with salt, garlic and a little pepper and a side of wild rice with dill. So good! If I have any leftovers, I mix everything together and have it the next day for lunch or even breakfast sometimes.

Yes; however, for the sake of freshness of the fish (which goes off quicker than other types of meat), keep the time to a minimum.

You do not turn the oven down at all. You are preheating it to the same temperature at which you are cooking it - 400.

First wait for the fish to thaw out. Leave it on the counter for a couple hours until it's thawed, then you can decide how to cook it. You can either put it on the grill, in the oven, or in a pan on the stove. Do not microwave it.

You can freeze or refrigerate cooked salmon; just don't reheat in the microwave. I would recommend either poaching it slightly or wrapping in foil and reheating it in the oven or on the grill. You can also add leftover salmon to a salad, add it to a quiche, or make salmon patties.

Yes, you can freeze fresh salmon.