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Delicious, affordable, and easy to find, salmon endures in popularity for good reason. Not only does salmon offer protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and an array of other nutrients, but it's so easy to pair with various sauces, seasonings, and sides. Salmon fillets transform easily into quick, nutritious, and elegant meals, and they're perfect for cooking in various ways.

Salmon fillets are perfect for healthy everyday meals and special occasions alike. Instacart makes shopping for your favorite salmon fillet products easy by offering delivery in as little as 2 hours!

You'll have many options for cooking salmon fillets, but no matter the method you choose, you'll want to use a cooking thermometer at the thickest part of the fillet to determine if the fish has reached a safe temperature. The FDA recommends that salmon reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. You can also test salmon's doneness by twisting a knife or fork into it, as the fish should appear opaque and flake easily when it's done.

Pan-searing is one popular option perfectly suited to individual salmon fillets. You can use a large cast-iron or stainless steel skillet big enough to fit all the salmon fillets you're cooking without overcrowding. You'll want to stay away from nonstick cookware as you'll get the best results from cooking on a very hot surface. Pan-seared salmon creates crispy and savory skin.

To help your salmon fillets cook evenly, take the salmon out of the refrigerator about 15 to 20 minutes before you start to get the fillet closer to room temperature. You should also ensure the fillets are dry before putting them into the pan. Allow the pan to get very hot before drizzling in a thin layer of oil, then add the fish and bring the heat down to medium to medium-high to cook.

You'll do the bulk of cooking with the fillet skin-side down. After the salmon cooks for a few minutes, the fillet's color will start to change from dark, deep pink to a paler hue from the bottom up. Once the color changes to around three-quarters of the way up, you can flip the fillet.

In fact, whether you pan-sear, grill, or roast your salmon fillets, you'll always want to start cooking salmon fillets skin-side down. The skin prevents delicate salmon flesh from overcooking, and most of (if not all of) your cooking should happen with the fillet in this position.

Salmon fillets are also great baked in the oven. The size of your fillet will impact the time you need to bake it. A three-pound fillet will take about 25 minutes to cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. You can then broil the salmon for two minutes before finishing it by baking at 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

No matter how you choose to cook your salmon fillets, you'll want to ensure you don't overcook the fish. Overcooked salmon gives off a very fishy aroma, oozes white albumen, and takes on a dry and flaky texture. Although salmon's cook time varies depending on the cooking method you use, and the size of the fish, ideal doneness is medium-rare to medium.

To obtain that level of doneness and get your fish to the recommended minimum internal temperature, remove the salmon from the grill, stovetop, or oven when the internal temperature is around 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Carryover cooking then occurs, and the fish should reach the recommended temperature while resting.