Slow Cooker Salmon

Slow Cooker Salmon
Fat 32% Protein 66%
Percent Calories

1 serving of slow cooker salmon contains 410 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 1% carbs, 32% fat, and 66% protein. This is a good source of protein (117% of your Daily Value), vitamin d (231% of your Daily Value), and potassium (26% of your Daily Value).

Makes
1 serving
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
120 minutes

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cut the salmon into pieces that will fit the slow-cooer.
  2. Generously sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper.
  3. Line the slow cooker: Cut a large square of parchment or aluminum foil and press it into the slow cooker. This makes it easier to lift the delicate salmon out of the slow cooker later.
  4. Place a layer of lemon slices and dill on the bottom of the slow cooker.
  5. Place one layer of salmon in the slow cooker, skin-side down. Top with more slices of lemon and dill.
  6. Add another layer, if needed: If you're cooking more salmon than fits in a single layer, you can add a second layer. Place a piece of parchment over the first layer, lay the rest of the salmon over, and top with aromatics. (I don't recommend adding a third layer.)
  7. Choose your cooking liquid: The liquid helps to poach the salmon gently. It can be as simple as plain water, or as complex as a cup of amber beer with soy sauce and fish sauce mixed in. My standby is half water and half white wine. You'll need between 1 and 1 1/2 cups of liquid.
  8. Add enough water to come partway up the side of the top fillet.
  9. Cook on LOW for 1 to 2 hours: The exact cooking time will vary based on your particular slow cooker, the number and thickness of your fillets, and how "done" you like your salmon. Check the salmon after an hour and continue checking every 20 minutes until it's done. If you prefer fully cooked salmon, check it with a thermometer in the thickest part until fish reaches 145 degrees F.
  10. Remove from the slow cooker: Lift the salmon from the slow cooker using the parchment or aluminum foil. Tilt the paper slightly as you lift to drain off the liquid.

Nutrition Facts

For 1 serving of slow cooker salmon (630g)

Nutrient Value %DV
Calories 410
Fats 14g 18%
Saturated fats 3g 13%
Trans fats 0.1g
Cholesterol 146mg 49%
Sodium 399mg 17%
Carbs 1g 0.5%
Net carbs 1g
Fiber 0.4g 1%
Sugar 0.2g
Protein 66g
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 2mg 23%
Potassium 1241mg 26%
Vitamin D 35μg 231%
Vitamins and Minerals
Alpha carotene 0.1μg
Beta carotene 1μg
Caffeine 0mg
Choline 301mg 55%
Copper 0.2mg 21%
Fluoride 0.1μg
Folate (B9) 27μg 7%
Lycopene 0μg
Magnesium 92mg 22%
Manganese 0.2mg 8%
Niacin 26mg 160%
Pantothenic acid 3mg 67%
Phosphorus 837mg 120%
Retinol 111μg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.3mg 24%
Selenium 100μg 182%
Theobromine 0mg
Thiamine 0.3mg 21%
Vitamin A IU 1061IU
Vitamin A 146μg 16%
Vitamin B12 13μg 549%
Vitamin B6 2mg 150%
Vitamin C 11mg 13%
Vitamin D IU 1383IU
Vitamin D2 0μg
Vitamin D3 35μg
Vitamin E 1mg 8%
Vitamin K 1μg 1%
Zinc 1mg 12%
Sugars
Sugar 0.2g
Sucrose 0g
Glucose 0g
Fructose 0g
Lactose 0g
Maltose 0g
Galactose 0g
Starch 0g
Fats
Saturated fats 3g 13%
Monounsaturated fats 4g
Polyunsaturated fats 3g
Trans fats 0.1g
Fatty Acids
Total omega 3 2g
Total omega 6 0.3g
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) 0.1g
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) 1g
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) 1g
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) 0.1g
Amino Acids
Alanine 4g
Arginine 4g
Aspartic acid 8g
Cystine 1g
Glutamic acid 9g
Glycine 4g
Histidine 2g
Hydroxyproline 0g
Isoleucine 3g
Leucine 5g
Lysine 6g
Methionine 2g
Phenylalanine 3g
Proline 3g
Serine 3g
Threonine 3g
Tryptophan 1g
Tyrosine 2g
Valine 3g

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