If you're tired of dry salmon fillets, Mary Berry's ultimate rule for 'juicy' results every time is a game-changer. Salmon is a favourite among Brits when it comes to fish dishes, boasting a wealth of health benefits including being a rich source of vitamins and minerals like vitamin D, vitamin B12, Omega-3, and potassium, not to mention its role in promoting heart and bone health.
However, cooking it just right can be tricky as salmon fillets have a tendency to dry out. But fear not, TV chef and former Great British Bake Off judge Dame Mary Berry has an easy solution to ensure your salmon fillets stay moist. The secret? Cook more than one fillet at a time. In her Foolproof Cooking cookbook, Mary reveals that the positioning of the fillets is crucial for achieving juicy results, as they help keep each other from drying out.
She advises: "Place the salmon fillets fairly close to each other on the baking tray so that they keep each other moist and don't dry out during cooking.". If you're cooking for one and wouldn't usually use more than one salmon fillet, consider batch-cooking your salmon fillets as part of your weekly meal prep. This allows you to utilise more than one fillet and also saves you time during the week, as all you'll need to do is reheat your second portion.
