STEP FOUR: Turn off heat, cover, and let steam ten minutes for medium doneness. (If you like your salmon medium-well, add 2-3 extra minutes).
And that’s it! Super easy, and pretty much foolproof (hey, if I can cook perfect salmon, anyone can!) Now that you know how to cook perfect salmon, try this recipe for Pan-Seared Salmon with Thai “Secret Sauce” — it’s light, healthy, and delicious!