Gordon Ramsay's Go-To Cut For Perfectly Baked Salmon - Tasting Table

"Steaks are great value and brilliant baked. The bone allows the salmon to stay extremely moist during baking, preventing the flesh from drying out. It also adds a nice flavor."

"Salmon steaks, which are rounded in shape, are cut crosswise through the spine, rather than parallel to it like fillets. The steaks are typically sold with the bone still intact, as well as some skin, which crisps up nicely when cooked."

"To bake salmon steaks, simply season them with salt, pepper, and some herbs or spices, add a drizzle of olive oil, and place them in an oven set to about 400 degrees Fahrenheit for around 12 minutes."

Salmon steaks are cut crosswise through the spine with the bone intact, distinguishing them from fillets which are cut parallel to the bone. The bone in steaks prevents the flesh from drying out during baking and enhances flavor. Ramsay recommends baking steaks at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 12 minutes with simple seasoning of salt, pepper, herbs, and olive oil. Steaks can be enhanced with aromatics like onion and garlic, or topped with lemon, chili flakes, and fresh herbs. Their meaty texture makes them suitable for robust sauces, including lemon butter sauce, salsa verde, piccata-style preparations, and spicy honey glazes.

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