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Baked Salmon Temperature Guide

Baked salmon at 400°F with timing guidelines for 6-ounce fillets or a single side; seasoned and drizzled with olive oil, served with optional fresh herbs and lemon wedges.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 poundssalmon1 single portion side of salmon or 4 6-ounce fillet portions
  • 1 1/2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
  • Seasonings of choicesalt pepper, seafood seasoning, Cajun seasoning, etc.
  • Fresh herbs lemon wedgesoptional for serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • rack
  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • Parchment Paper
  • Paper Towels
  • Instant-read thermometer

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the 1 ½ pounds salmon dry with paper towels. Arrange the salmon in the center of the prepared pan; if using 6-ounce portions, space them so they do not touch.
  3. Drizzle all of the 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil evenly over the salmon.
  4. Sprinkle seasonings of choice (salt, pepper, seafood seasoning, Cajun seasoning, etc.) over the salmon to taste.
  5. Bake in the preheated 400°F oven: 11 to 14 minutes for 6-ounce fillets, or 15 to 18 minutes for a single side, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 135°F.
  6. Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.

Notes

TO STORE: Salmon is best enjoyed the day that it is made, but can last 1 to 2 days in the refrigerator. Make sure it does not smelly fish.
TO REHEAT:Salmon dries out easily when reheated, so try it room temperature in a salad, add it toHomemade Fried Rice, scramble it with eggs, or use it to makeSalmon Patties.