Cooking salmon indoors can sometimes result in a lingering fishy smell, but there are methods you can use to minimize the odor. Here's a method that is considered one of the least smelly ways to cook salmon indoors:
Baking in Foil Packets: Preheat your oven to the desired temperature (usually around 375°F or 190°C). Take a large piece of aluminum foil and fold it in half to create a double layer. Place your salmon fillet in the center of the foil.
Seasoning: Season the salmon with your preferred herbs, spices, and a bit of olive oil or melted butter. You can use ingredients like lemon slices, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper to add flavor.
Sealing the Packet: Fold the foil over the salmon to create a tight seal. Make sure there are no openings for the smell to escape.
Baking: Place the foil packet on a baking sheet and cook in the preheated oven for the appropriate time, depending on the thickness of the salmon fillet. Generally, it takes around 15-20 minutes to cook salmon in foil packets.
Vented Release: When the salmon is fully cooked, carefully open the foil packet, keeping your face away from the opening, to allow the steam to escape. This will minimize the fishy odor that could escape when you initially open the foil.
Ventilation: During and after cooking, make sure to use a kitchen hood or open windows to help disperse any lingering smell.
By cooking the salmon in a sealed foil packet, you contain much of the fishy odor, and the use of herbs and seasonings will enhance the aroma of the dish. This method also helps keep the salmon moist and flavorful.