Salmon Cooking Guides
Last reviewed on 4 October 2026
Practical, method-first guides to buying and cooking salmon: which species to choose, how long to cook it, how to tell when it is done, and what to serve with it.
Types of salmon
King, sockeye, coho, Atlantic, pink, chum and steelhead compared, with a table of flavour, fat and best uses.
How to cook salmon to the right doneness
Internal temperatures from medium-rare to fully cooked, carryover cooking and visual cues.
Salmon cooking times
A chart and calculator for oven, air fryer, pan, grill, broiler, poaching and frozen salmon.
Salmon marinades and glazes
Ratios, marinating times and how to stop a sweet glaze burning.
Sauces for salmon
14 quick sauces, from lemon butter and dill yoghurt to beurre blanc, chimichurri and red wine.
What to serve with salmon
Side dishes matched to the way the salmon is cooked and seasoned.