Geoffrey Zakarian's Microwave Salmon Recipe Is a High-Protein Dinner In Minutes (5 Minutes, 2 Ingredients) High Protein Recipes Low Carb Recipes Seafood Dinner Lunch Low Sugar Recipes Meal Prep Recipes Gluten-free
On an episode of The Kitchen, Chef Geoffrey Zakarian made salmon in the microwave. Yep, really. He had a perfectly cooked piece of salmon ready to eat in under – under – five minutes. This is one high-protein recipe you need in your dinner arsenal. You get all the health benefits of protein in just minutes!
"Real chefs use microwaves, and anyone who tells you differently is lying, " writes Chef Zakarian on the Food Network's website. "Microwaves are a great hack for achieving perfectly cooked salmon, every time. I made this whole dish in just a few minutes, and it’s perfect if you’re cooking for yourself, or a small family. The salmon comes out soft without overcooking, and it’s a restaurant-quality dish you can easily make at home."
Here is your shopping list for this low-carb microwave. fish recipe: salmon (read about the health benefits of salmon) and olive oil. To season, grab your salt and pepper shakes.
Cooking Tip: This is an easy way to cook salmon when you need it for another recipe, like salmon spread or salmon salad. Check out more meal-prep recipes.
Chef Zakarian served his microwaved salmon with asparagus and Maître D'Hôtel Butter, a combination of anchovies, horseradish, honey, Dijon mustard, butter, lemon and parsley. But serve it with whatever vegetable and side dish you enjoy.
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 2 to 2 1/2 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 farm-raised skinless salmon fillets, about 5 ounces each
- extra-virgin olive oil
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- lemon wedges, for garnish (optional)
Here's how to make it:
- Put the salmon fillets into a shallow bowl or plate. Drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover the bowl or plate tightly with plastic wrap. (Try this recipe with your favorite fish.)
- Microwave on 50 percent power in 1-minute increments until salmon is cooked to your liking, about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Serve immediately.
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