Sous Vide Salmon Recipe With Cucumber-Dill Salad (2024)

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Written by Jason Logsdon

Sous vide salmon is a classic recipe and here we complement it with a cucumber and dill salad. The balsamic vinegar will give it some extra sweetness and tartness while still allowing the salmon to shine through.

While the recipe calls for cooking at 132°F and then browning it, a great variation is to cook it at 110°F (43°C) or 122°F (50°C), then chilling it and serving it cold.

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Sous Vide Salmon with Cucumber Dill Salad

  • Published: August 20, 2012
  • By Jason Logsdon
  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • Total Time: 45 or up to 60 Minutes
  • Cooks: 132°F (55.6°C) for 15 to 30 Minutes
  • Serves: 4

Ingredients for Sous Vide Salmon with Cucumber Dill Salad

  • For the Sous Vide Salmon

  • 4 salmon portions
  • Salt and pepper
  • For the Cucumber Dill Salad

  • 1 cucumber, seeded and diced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon capers
  • 12 to 15 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

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Cooking Instructions for Sous Vide Salmon with Cucumber Dill Salad

For the Pre-Barth

Salt and pepper the salmon, add to the sous vide pouch, and seal.

At this point you can store the pouch in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, freeze it for up to 6 months or cook it right away. If you freeze the pouch be sure to thaw it in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days before cooking or increase the cooking time to compensate.

For the Sous Vide Salmon

At least 1 hour before serving

Preheat the water bath to 132°F (55.6°C) or 122°F (50°C) for sushi quality if desired.

Place the sous vide pouch in the water bath and cook for 15 to 30 minutes.

For more information on the cooking times you can read my detailed article which addresses why is there a range in sous vide cooking times.

For Finishing the Sous Vide Salmon with Cucumber Dill Salad

Preheat a pan to medium-high heat.

To make the salad place all of the salad ingredients in a bowl and stir to thoroughly combine.

Take the salmon out of the pouch and pat dry. Sear it until browned, about 1 minute per side. Place the salmon on a plate and top with a spoonful or two of the salad.

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FAQs

How long do you sous vide salmon for? ›

At either temperature, cook the salmon for about 40 minutes if cooking fresh (unfrozen) salmon, or 70 minutes for frozen salmon. Salmon can be left in the sous vide bath for up to 30 minutes after the end of cooking without significant change in flavor or texture (after 30 minutes it starts to get a little mushy).

Should I brine salmon before sous vide? ›

NOTE: Sous vide salmon brine is an important step. The brine keeps the albumen (white bubbly stuff) from leaching out of the salmon, in addition to seasoning the fish and providing another defense against overcooking. Set the Anova Sous Vide Precision Cooker to 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare, or 135°F (57°C) for medium.

What is the best temperature to sous vide fish? ›

A word from the wise: the experts at Cuisine Solutions recommend never setting a temperature below 130℉ (54℃) for food safety reasons. For well-done fish, cook at 143℉; for medium, set your circulator between 140℉ and 142℉; and for rare fish set the temperature between 135℉ and 139℉.

What pairs well with salmon? ›

Sides for salmon
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  • Smacked cucumber pickles. ...
  • Pasta primavera. ...
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  • Roasted asparagus & pea salad.

Is it worth it to sous vide salmon? ›

Salmon has it beat by a mile. With practice, you can get to the point of nailing a perfect medium-rare center on a piece of poached or pan-seared salmon. But practicing on salmon can get pricey, and using a sous vide immersion circulator will guarantee perfectly moist, tender results each time.

At what temperature do you sous vide salmon? ›

For very soft, buttery salmon fillets, set sous vide to 110° Fahrenheit. For translucent, slightly-flaky fillets, set sous vide to 115° Fahrenheit. For moist, tender, flaky fillets, set sous vide to 120°-125° Fahrenheit. For very firm fillets, set sous vide to 130° Fahrenheit.

Can you overcook salmon sous vide? ›

Unfortunately, salmon can be easily overcooked. With the Anova Sous Vide Precision Cooker I never worry about overcooking my favorite dish. The salmon is always juicy and perfectly cooked to the temperature I enjoy the most. Pick your temp and leave the worry behind.

Can you sous vide salmon too long? ›

So, while it's certainly very difficult to overcook your food using sous vide, to say that it's impossible is a little bit of an overstatement. Just remember that while you technically can't 'overcook' your food, the quality could start to decline if it's left to cook for a lot longer than is recommended.

Is it better to wet brine or dry brine salmon? ›

Dry brining fish is neater, faster and more efficient. For a batch, I use two cups of salt and two cups of brown or white sugar. I grind about four tablespoons of whole cloves and a big handful of bay leaves and mix this in with the sugar and salt. Dump it in a bowl and then dredge the washed fillets.

Do you need to sear fish after sous vide? ›

Along similar lines, searing after sous vide generates a difference in the texture and flavor of the inside versus outside, which is MUCH more tantalizing to the tastebuds.

Do you start sous vide with hot or cold water? ›

Starting with warm water will help the sous vide circulator bring the water to the right temperature more quickly. Try a square vessel. Square is a much more space efficient shape than a circle. So with a square container, you'll have an easier time fitting both the circulator and the food.

Is sous vide worth it for fish? ›

Once only for pros, the sous-vide method is 'the best, most leisurely way to cook fish. ' LOVE ME TENDER Slow, low cooking keeps cod and other delicate fish from overcooking and turning tough. Find the recipe for Sous Vide Cod with Carrots and Leeks below.

What not to do with salmon? ›

5 Common Mistakes That We All Make When Cooking Salmon
  1. Not removing pin bones. Fact: Most salmon fillets have pin bones in them. ...
  2. Mistreating the skin. ...
  3. Using the wrong pan. ...
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  5. Reheating leftover salmon.
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What does Gordon Ramsay serve with salmon? ›

Grilled Salmon with Garlic Mushroom and Lentil Salad » Gordon Ramsay Restaurants.

Why cook salmon to 145? ›

145°F is the temperature recommended by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), which sets the food safety regulations in the States. The USDA arrived at this number because the main microorganism, Listeria, that causes food borne illness in seafood and fish is killed more or less instantly at 145°F.

At what temperature and how long to cook salmon? ›

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Place salmon, skin side down, on a non-stick baking sheet or in a non-stick pan with an oven-proof handle. Bake until salmon is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes.

How to cook salmon to 145 degrees? ›

Rub filets with olive oil, and sprinkle each piece with salt and pepper. Bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until fish is 135 degrees at its thickest most internal part. Allow to rest and come up to temperature (fish is considered full cooked at 145 degrees Fahrenheit internally), for about 5-10 minutes.

Can you overcook fish in sous vide? ›

While many will tell you that it's impossible to overcook with sous vide (and this isn't far from the truth), do bear in mind though that if you leave the food in the water bath for an extended period of time it won't 'overcook', but it could start to take on a mushy texture, so don't forget about it!

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