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Quick and Easy Oven-baked Salmon

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Ingredients

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  • 1 to 3 pounds skin-on salmon fillets (8 ounces per person)
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Lemon wedges, to serve

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and position a rack in the middle. Use foil to line a roasting pan or baking sheet.
  2. Using a paper towel, pat the salmon dry.
  3. Drizzle a small amount of oil over each fish, just enough to coat it, and press it in with your fingers or a pastry brush. Season the salmon with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Place the salmon skin-side down in the roasting pan. Place in the oven.
  5. The length of time it takes to roast your salmon is influenced by the width of the thickest region of the fillet. Roast for 4 to 6 minutes per half-inch of salmon — 4 minutes will give you salmon that is still somewhat rare, while 6 minutes will totally cook it.
  6. You can also use a fork to check if your salmon is done. It’s done when the salmon flakes readily with a fork. You can use an instant-read thermometer to check the fish’s doneness if you want. A minimum internal temperature of 145°F is recommended by the USDA, which should be taken at the thickest region of the fillet.
  7. You can enjoy your salmon right away. Leftovers can be kept refrigerated for up to 5 days and warmed gently in the microwave or eaten cold.

Notes

This oven-baked salmon recipe yields really tasty results that you’re sure to enjoy. If you need more ideas on how to cook salmon fillets in the oven, this video recipe will help you.

Find it online: https://blogchef.net/how-long-to-cook-salmon-fillet-in-oven/