How to cook stuffed salmon from Costco?

Salmon is one of the most popular fish choices in the United States, and if you live near or are a frequent visitor to Costco you’ve probably noticed that their salmon consistently ranks in the top of many best-sellers lists.

If you want to put together an appetizer or entree with your next Costco shopping trip, consider trying out stuffed salmon. The good news? It’s easier to cook than you might think! Here are our step-by-step instructions for cooking stuffed salmon at home.

How much salmon to buy?

Buying the right salmon can be tricky - you must have enough for everyone, but not so much that it's left over. The best way to determine how much salmon you need is by calculating what each person will eat and multiplying that number by how many people you're serving.

To determine how much each person will eat, look at what they've been eating lately. If your guests are typically hearty eaters, then 3 ounces of fish per person should suffice. But if they prefer lighter fare, you might want 4 or 5 ounces per person. Most people will generally finish an entire stuffed fillet on their own.

 For four servings, buy two 5-ounce pieces of salmon; for eight servings buy four pieces (two of which should be frozen); and for 12 servings buy six pieces (three of which should be frozen).

How to cook stuffed salmon in the oven?

Ingredients

The ingredients are quite simple, but you must ensure you have them on hand before starting.

  • 2 salmon filets
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced - 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic - 3 ounces cream cheese
  • 3 ounces feta cheese
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper - Zest of one lemon
  • Juice of one lemon
  • Olive oil for drizzling

Step 1:

Set up your workspace with a cooking sheet, metal spatula, large bowl, and whisk.

Step 2:

 Pour olive oil into the bowl and then whisk in garlic powder and onion powder. Pour in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk it all together until mixed well. Then add the chopped dill and stir that in as well.

Step 3:

Next comes the salmon filets, cut lengthwise so they are easy to open up and stuff with the herbed cream cheese mixture.

Step 4:

Lay them out on a baking sheet or two lined with parchment paper (depending on how many you want) skin side down for about 20 minutes in an oven preheated to 375°F (190°C).

Step 5:

 Cook for about 10 minutes per inch of thickness if you’re not sure how long to cook them. Take one of the filets out after ten minutes and see if it is cooked through by checking that the flesh has turned from pink to white and flakes easily when poked with a fork

Step 6:

. If not, put it back in for another five minutes before checking again. Take them out of the oven when cooked through and enjoy!

How to cook stuffed salmon in air fryer?

The air fryer is great for cooking salmon because it doesn't require any oil!

Ingredients:

  • boneless skinless wild salmon fillet
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger,
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.

Direction

Step 1:

Start by laying out the salmon filet in a glass baking dish.

Step 2:

Spread about 2 tablespoons of low sodium soy sauce on top of the filet and then add about a tablespoon of honey on top of that.

Step 3:

Add about a quarter teaspoon of ground ginger and a quarter teaspoon of garlic powder on top. Now you are ready to cook your stuffed salmon.

 Step 4:

You want to set the temperature of your air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit and put the fish into it for 10 minutes.

Step 5:

 Cook until fish flakes easily with fork, making sure not to overcook so that it becomes dry and tough.

Step 6:

When cooked, transfer to serving plate. Drizzle with pan juices from stovetop and serve immediately. If desired, garnish with lemon wedges. Serves 4.

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Conclusion

This dish is perfect for a dinner party because it can be cooked in advance, and all you have to do is reheat it when you're ready. You can also cut the recipe in half if you don't want as much. The salmon will stay fresh for up to 4 days after cooking, so make sure you cook enough for leftovers. This dish goes great with rice or egg noodles, a salad, or steamed vegetables.