Sous Vide Salmon Fillet
This sous vide salmon is wonderfully moist and flavorful, with a delicate richness complemented by finely chopped shallot, olive oil, and a light seasoning of salt and pepper. Its tender texture makes it a fitting choice for an elegant weeknight dinner or a simple special-occasion meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sous Vide Salmon Fillet, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 71 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 49
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with warm water. Attach a sous vide precision cooker to the pot and set the temperature to 125 degrees F (51 degrees C).
- 2
Place the shallot in a plastic bag and lay the salmon on top, skin-side down. Use a vacuum sealer to remove the air and seal the bag, or use the water-immersion method. Once the water reaches 125 degrees F (51°C), add the bag to the pot and set the timer for 45 minutes.
- 3
Remove the bag from the pot when the timer goes off. Remove the salmon and pat it dry. Remove and discard the shallot.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the salmon, skin-side down, and sear for 1 1/2 minutes. Flip and sear for an additional 1 1/2 minutes.
- 5
When the water reaches 125 degrees F (51°C), add the bag to the pot and set a timer for 45 minutes.
- 6
Remove the bag from the pot when the timer goes off.
- 7
Take out the salmon and pat it dry, then remove and discard the shallot.
- 8
Heat olive oil in a nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- 9
Add the salmon, skin-side down, and sear for 1 1/2 minutes.
- 10
Flip and sear for another 1 1/2 minutes.
- Calories 170.59 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 25.33 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 0.13 g 0%
- Total Fat 7.18 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.31 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.24 mg High 20%
- Sodium 92.05 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 11.13 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.51 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 417.89 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 16.81 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Sous Vide Salmon Fillet is made with 6 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Olive Oil, Salmon, and Salt. Each serving provides about 170.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sous Vide Salmon Fillet made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Olive Oil, Salmon, Salt, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sous Vide Salmon Fillet?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 170.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sous Vide Salmon Fillet easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Sous Vide Salmon Fillet healthy?
- Sous Vide Salmon Fillet has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 170.59 calories and 25.33 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.31 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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