Simple, Perfect Baked Salmon at 400 degrees F

Name: Simple, Perfect Baked Salmon at 400 degrees F
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs salmon (1 single portion (side of salmon) or 4 6-ounce fillet portions); 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; Seasonings of choice (salt, pepper, seafood seasoning, Cajun seasoning, etc.); Fresh herbs, lemon wedges (optional for serving)

How to bake salmon to the proper temperature for perfectly cooked salmon every time.

⏱ 25 min 🔨 Prep 5min 🔥 Cook 15min 📊 Medium 🍽 4 servings ⭐ 4.8 (35) 👁 11

Simple, Perfect Baked Salmon at 400 degrees F

Ingredients

4 servings

1 1/2 lbs salmon (1 single portion (side of salmon) or 4 6-ounce fillet portions)
1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Seasonings of choice (salt, pepper, seafood seasoning, Cajun seasoning, etc.)
Fresh herbs, lemon wedges (optional for serving)

Instructions

Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Pat the salmon dry, then arrange in the center of the pan (if using portions, make sure they do not touch).
Drizzle the salmon with the oil, then add seasonings of choice.
Bake salmon at 400 degrees F for 11 to 14 minutes for 6-ounce fillets or 15 to 18 minutes for a single side, until it registers 135 degrees F on an instant read thermometer inserted at the thickest part of the salmon. Remove from the oven and let rest 5 minutes. Serve warm with a sprinkle of herbs and squeeze of lemon as desired.

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