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Sofrito Baked Salmon

Updated: Feb 10, 2022

Puerto Rican Foods | Seafood


 
With baked fish, a fresh flavorful Sofrito is a perfect fit! This sofrito baked salmon is a simple evening supper that will surprise your visitors.



Are you looking for a zingy sauce to liven up baked salmon? This Sofrito Salmon is a must-try! A gorgeous feast is created by combining our encanto Sofrito™️ with soft baked salmon. After all, what isn’t better with a little Sofrito on top? We're in the middle of winter, and we're preparing our encanto Sofrito™️ from scratch, homemade the way it should be. The delicious, vegetable, Herb and spice cooking base brings the flaky fish to life, and you'll be grabbing your second bite before the first is complete.



Use encanto Sofrito™️ if you can…but homemade works


This Sofrito baked salmon is best served with...encanto Sofrito™️, of course! Now, we understand that you may live somewhere encanto Sofrito™️ isn't readily available. However, the flavor of our fresh Sofrito is so delicious that you wouldn't want any other. If you are located in the Buffalo, NY area we are glad to deliver to your doorsteps.




 


Brine the fish before baking it!


Here's a simple trick we've found to be really effective. Before baking your fish, brine it! What exactly is brining? Brining is the process of soaking your fish in a brine solution before baking it. This results in perfectly moist salmon, as well as assisting the salmon in reaching room temperature, allowing it to cook more evenly. It also reduces the amount of white material (see below). Even better, it takes no more time! That's possible to do it while the oven warms up. To brine salmon, follow these steps:


1. Make a solution of salt and water. To produce a salt water solution, combine 4 cups water and 3 teaspoons salt in a large mixing bowl.


2. Allow 15 minutes for the fish to soak in the water. This can be done in the time it

takes to preheat the oven.



What is the white substance on cooked salmon?


What is the white substance that sometimes forms on the surface of grilled fish? The good news is that everything is absolutely normal! The white substance is albumin, a coagulated protein that rises to the surface after baking. The amount of albumin in a fish varies widely, so it's not something you can regulate. It's perfectly safe to eat, but it doesn't look very attractive on top of a lovely fillet. When cooking salmon, there are a few techniques to minimize albumin:


1. Cook it at a lower temperature to ensure a gentler cooking process (325 degrees

Fahrenheit)


2. Before baking, brine the salmon in a salt and water solution.


 

How to serve Sofrito Baked Salmon with a garnish


Isn't it true that the presentation is the most enjoyable part? On a plate, this Sofrito salmon looks just stunning. What you should know about the presentation is as follows:


1. After baking, add the Sofrito. It stays beautifully wet and bright green as a result of

this.


2. As a finishing touch, scatter chopped cilantro or parsley. These are beautiful and

have a distinct flavor.


3. Lemon zest brightens the dish. If you make your own Sofrito, you'll already have a

lemon on hand to accentuate the tastes. It's a good technique to revitalize the

flavors if you're using storebought Sofrito.



What side dish should I serve with Sofrito Baked Salmon


This Sofrito Baked Salmon is a quick and healthy meal recipe that's perfect for weeknights at home or entertaining guests! What's the best way to turn it into a meal? Because you'll be using the oven for the salmon, here are some oven-free side dish suggestions:


Tomato Basil Salad, Classic Spinach Salad, Easy Arugula Salad


Fennel Orange Salad, Simple Citrus Salad, Broccolini Salad are some of the fancier

salads.


Sauteed Zucchini, Sauteed Cabbage, Sauteed Rainbow Chard, Best Sauteed

Mushrooms, Sauteed Kale, Sauteed Peppers, or Sauteed Peppers & Onions


 





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