Baked Salmon

Course Main Course

Servings 4 people

To begin preparing oven baked salmon, preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
While the oven is preheating, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and prep the salmon.
Place the salmon filets, skin side down, on the baking sheet and drizzle each filet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle each filet with salt (to taste) and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. (If desired, add additional flavors such as garlic powder or paprika to taste).
Next, squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over all 4 filets.
Once the salmon is prepped and oven is heated, place the baking sheet in the center of the oven. Let cook for about 15 minutes. Thicker filets may require additional cooking.
Check for doneness of the salmon by inserting a cooking thermometer into the thickest part of the filet. The temperature should read 145 degrees Fahrenheit. (Other indicators of doneness include texture and color. Cooked salmon will be an opaque pink when cooked, and will easily flake with a fork.)
Using a fish spatula, carefully remove the baked salmon from the sheet pan and serve.
Enjoy baked salmon with a squeeze of fresh lemon and fresh herbs of your choosing like parsley or dill.