Baked Salmon

By zhanghengshuo

4 Person

15 Minutes

0 Calories

All of my best tips for how to make the most perfectly baked salmon in the oven. This baked salmon recipe is easy to customize with your favorite seasonings and takes less than 15 minutes from start to finish. When I took requests for this series, salmon was by far and away from the most popular fish that you all wanted to learn about. And with good reason — it’s a fish that’s delicious, affordable, easy to find, packed with protein and omega-3s and other healthy nutrients, and it pairs beautifully with a variety of different seasonings and sauces. It’s also incredibly easy to make baked salmon in the oven, which is my favorite way to prepare it. With a few simple tips, your salmon can be perfectly crispy on the outside, moist and tender and flaky on the inside.

Ingredients

Fresh lemon wedges
Freshly-cracked black pepper
Kosher salt
4 Salmon filets, skin-on (about 6–8 ounces each)
2 tbsp. High-heat oil

Method

01

Let salmon rest on the counter for 15-30 minutes, until they have (at least mostly) come to room temperature.
02

Heat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil (or use an oven-proof non-stick skillet).
03

Blot the salmon filets dry on all sides with paper towels. Place the salmon skin-side-down the prepared baking sheet (or skillet). If the ends of the salmon filets are really thin, just tuck them under a bit for even cooking.
04

Brush the salmon on all sides (except the bottom) with oil. Sprinkle each filet with a generous pinch of salt and black pepper, along with any other dry seasonings you prefer.
05

Bake until the internal temperature of the salmon reaches 135-140°F, about 4-6 minutes per half-inch of a thickness (measured by the thickest part of the filet). You can also test for doneness by inserting a fork or knife in the salmon and twisting it a bit; the fish should be opaque and flake easily.
06

Remove pan from the oven and transfer the salmon to a clean serving plate, either with the skin or leaving the skin behind. Sprinkle each filet with a good squeeze of lemon juice, plus any extra fresh herbs or sauce that you prefer. Then serve warm and enjoy!

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Baked Salmon

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01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Prep Time 5 Mins
Cook Time 10 Mins
Total Time 15 Mins

02 Ingredients

Fresh lemon wedges

Freshly-cracked black pepper

Kosher salt

4 Salmon filets, skin-on (about 6–8 ounces each)

2 tbsp. High-heat oil

03 Method

Step 1

Let salmon rest on the counter for 15-30 minutes, until they have (at least mostly) come to room temperature.

Step 2

Heat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil (or use an oven-proof non-stick skillet).

Step 3

Blot the salmon filets dry on all sides with paper towels. Place the salmon skin-side-down the prepared baking sheet (or skillet). If the ends of the salmon filets are really thin, just tuck them under a bit for even cooking.

Step 4

Brush the salmon on all sides (except the bottom) with oil. Sprinkle each filet with a generous pinch of salt and black pepper, along with any other dry seasonings you prefer.

Step 5

Bake until the internal temperature of the salmon reaches 135-140°F, about 4-6 minutes per half-inch of a thickness (measured by the thickest part of the filet). You can also test for doneness by inserting a fork or knife in the salmon and twisting it a bit; the fish should be opaque and flake easily.

Step 6

Remove pan from the oven and transfer the salmon to a clean serving plate, either with the skin or leaving the skin behind. Sprinkle each filet with a good squeeze of lemon juice, plus any extra fresh herbs or sauce that you prefer. Then serve warm and enjoy!

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