Sous Vide Salmon Recipe
Sous vide salmon that’s buttery, flaky, and foolproof. Perfect for weeknights or elegant dinners, with customizable herbs and searing options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sous Vide
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (5 to 6 ounces; 140 to 170g each)
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
Aromatics such as fresh thyme, dill, parsley, thinly sliced shallots, and/or citrus zest (optional)
2 teaspoons (10 ml) vegetable oil, if serving seared
Instructions
1. Season salmon with kosher salt on all sides.
2. Place fillets in zipper-lock bags with olive oil and aromatics.
3. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
4. Preheat water bath to 125ºF (or preferred temperature).
5. Use water displacement method to seal bag.
6. Sous vide for 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on thickness.
7. Remove salmon, discard aromatics, and pat dry.
8. Serve as-is, chilled, or sear in hot oil for crispy skin.
Notes
Cook straight from frozen by adding 15–20 minutes.
Adjust temperature based on your texture preference.
Pair with sauces like dill cream or sesame glaze for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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