Next, figure out how many calories you burn through daily activity and add that number to your BMR. This gives you an estimate of how many calories you need to maintain your current weight. After you've figured out your maintenance calories, next figure out what percentage of your diet will come from protein.
This is one of the fastest and easiest ways to put leftover salmon (or any fish, for that matter) to work â and it's also my favorite. Grab a few corn tortillas, chop up some toppings â avocado, red onion, pickled radish, mango, and cilantro all pair well here â and make some tacos for a quick dinner.
Place the bag with the marinade and salmon fillets in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. 1  Salmon, like all fish, is not as dense as red meats and poultry. 2  Remove the salmon from the refrigerator at least 10 minutes prior to cooking.lace the broiler pan 5 1/2 inches (14 cm) away from the top heating element and cook the salmon until done. 1  The salmon is done when you can effortlessly flake the fillets with a fork. 2  The center should be opaque. 3  You can turn the salmon once during cooking to ensure even browning, but it is not necessary.