Salmon In The Oven

Last Updated: March 1, 2022

Salmon is one of the best dishes that can be cooked in the oven. There are many ways of cooking delicious salmon. Ahhh, that smell. Salmon cooking slowly in the oven permeates through the house. If you’ve never roasted salmon before then don’t worry – this recipe is foolproof as all we’re doing is rubbing the fillets with a little oil and sprinkling them with salt and pepper before popping them in the oven. Even thick fillets of salmon will cook very quickly so don’t wander too far from the oven.

Ingredients

Olive Oil
Pepper
Salt
Lemon Wedges
3 Pounds Salmon Fillets

Equipment

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1

The first step is to preheat the oven to 425 ° F with the wire rack in the middle. Line a roasting pan or baking sheet with foil.

Step 2

The second step is to blot the salmon with a paper towel.

Step 3

Place the salmon on a cutting board and dab a little oil on the top of the salmon – just enough to cover the salmon completely, and rub with your fingers, now it remains to sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Place the salmon gently in a preheated oven, skin side down.

Step 5

Cooking salmon in the oven is a great way to finish off a salmon dish, but it’s important to know how long you should cook it. Salmon roasts quickly and can dry out if overcooked. To ensure tender, flaky fish that is cooked through, aim for 4-6 minutes per half-inch of thickness when roasting your salmon.

Step 6

The colour of salmon changes from pale pink to a more darker red-brown as it cooks. You can see this as it begins to flake when it is cooked through. However this leaves the outside undercooked and the middle burnt. Using a fork, you can ensure that the whole piece of salmon will be done and will flake easily.

Salmon is a type of fish that is related to the trout and is an excellent food source. Salmon tastes sublime when prepared properly and it can be suggested for people who are having weight issues because of its low fat levels. Lots of people around the world love salmon.

Getting in sufficient nutrients and vitamins throughout the day is crucial. Salmon contains lots of omega 3 fatty acids, omega 6 as well as many other minerals that assist in keeping your body working properly.