You can't miss trying these recipes for salmon cooked in a wood-fired oven. In this blog, we give you 4 easy recipes to cook delicious salmon in a wood-fired oven that will provide a smoky flavor and a tasty texture.
Mediterranean-style grilled salmon:
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Coat the salmon fillets with lemon zest, olive oil, chopped fresh thyme, salt and pepper.
- Cook in a clay tray for about 11 minutes until cooked and comes off easily.
- Drizzle with lemon juice to taste.
Baked salmon with a herb and walnut crust:
- Mix fresh chopped herbs (such as parsley, dill, thyme and basil), chopped walnuts, lemon zest, minced garlic and olive oil.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 6 minutes, or until opaque.
- Cover the salmon fillets with the herb and nut mixture and cook for 6–8 minutes more, until golden brown.
Salmon en papillote with vegetables:
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Place the salmon fillets on a piece of aluminum foil.
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Add lemon slices, cherry tomatoes, asparagus and sliced carrots.
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Sprinkle with salt, pepper, olive oil and fresh herbs.
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Close the package and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15–20 minutes.
Salmon in honey mustard sauce:
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Mix honey, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, lemon juice and minced garlic in a bowl.
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Cover the salmon fillets with the sauce and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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Grill or bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10–12 minutes or until cooked and glazed.
Preparing the Wood Oven
Arrange the firewood in the oven. You can stack the firewood logs in a pyramid or cross shape, leaving enough room for the fire to breathe and achieve even heat distribution. It is advisable to start with larger logs at the base and then add smaller twigs and chips on top to make lighting easier.
Arrange the firewood in the oven. You can stack the firewood logs in a pyramid or cross shape, leaving enough room for the fire to breathe and achieve even heat distribution. It is advisable to start with larger logs at the base and then add smaller branches and chips on top to make lighting easier.
Remember to use firewood from fruit trees such as Olive, Beech or Oak to obtain that mild and pleasant flavor that perfectly complements the salmon. Avoid resinous woods, such as pine or spruce, as they can generate smoke with undesirable flavors.
In short, the experience of cooking salmon in a wood-fired oven is unique. The smoky flavor and juicy texture achieved with this cooking method are simply exceptional and difficult to match. I invite you to enjoy each bite of intense flavors of salmon prepared in a wood-fired oven.
