Essential Salmon Fillet

Instructions

• 1

  Attach the HydroPro Plus to the side of a pot or large vessel (max 12 gallons). Fill with warm tap water halfway between the minimum and maximum lines.

• 2

  Place the salmon in a microwave-safe, zipper-lock freezer bag, then sprinkle with salt and add the oil. If cooking 2 fillets, place flat, in the bag side by side, ensuring the fillets are separated. If cooking more, use multiple bags. You can either place the bagged salmon fillets in the water bath or refrigerate until the water has preheated.

  Tip: You can substitute the oil for any flavored oil or butter. Also feel free to add your favorite herbs, spices or dry rub.
• 3

  To customise the cook: Select Sous Vide Toolbox from the main menu. Select Fatty Fish, then select the cut shape that best matches your salmon fillet(s). Enter the thickness, select Fresh or Frozen, then select your preferred doneness. Press Time to Reach core temperature, then press Start preheating.

  Tip: For further customisation, press Manual on the Final core temperature screen. Enter your preferred temperature, press Next, then press Time to Reach core temperature. Press Start preheating.
• 4

  Once the water reaches temperature, carefully lower the sealed bag into the water bath, ensuring it is fully submerged.

• 5

  When the timer signals that the salmon is done, carefully remove the bag from the water. Place the salmon on a paper towel lined cooling rack set over a tray and pat dry.  Heat a cast iron skillet or heavy-based frying pan over high heat.

  Tip: The salmon can also be served without searing if you prefer.
• 6

  Only when the pan starts to smoke (this will prevent overcooking and sticking), add 1 tablespoon of oil and sear the salmon for 30 seconds, on each side. Repeat as necessary to cook all fillets.

• 7

  Transfer the salmon to a serving plate and sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.  

  Tip: Its great drizzled with herb oil.