This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. All of my best tips for how to make the most perfectly baked salmon in the oven. This baked salmon recipe is easy to customize with your favorite seasonings, and takes less than 15 minutes from start to finish. Today we’re moving on in our series about baked proteins from meat (chicken, steak, pork) to shrimp to…fish! Specifically…baked salmon. ♡ When I took requests for this series, salmon was by far and away the most popular fish that you all wanted to learn about. And with good reason — it’s a fish that’s delicious, affordable, easy to find, packed with protein and omega-3s and other healthy nutrients, and it pairs beautifully with a variety of different seasonings and sauces. It’s also incredibly easy to make baked salmon in the oven, which is my favorite way to prepare it. So since I’ve already shared two recipes here on the blog for how to make baked salmon wrapped in foil (for honey mustard and garlic lovers), I thought that today we could go back to the basics and talk about how to make classic baked salmon filets on their own. With a few simple tips, your salmon can be perfectly crispy on the outside, moist and tender and flaky on the inside. Then the decision will be up to you whether to serve it plain or add on your favorite sauces or seasonings. Trust me, it’s so simple. So let’s talk about how to bake salmon! BAKED SALMON RECIPE | 1-MINUTE VIDEOBaked Salmon Ingredients & Cooking Tools:First off, let’s talk grocery shopping. To make this baked salmon recipe, you will need:
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How To Bake Salmon:Alright, let’s talk about how to cook salmon. To bake salmon in the oven, simply:
Once the salmon has been cooked, it can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Or you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Salmon FAQ:Is salmon skin safe to eat? Yep! Although you’re welcome to pass on it if you prefer. I just highly recommend cooking the salmon with the skin on. Then you can either serve it with the skin or without the skin. (To serve it without the skin, run your fish spatula just above the skin, and the salmon filet should lift right off of it.) How to I prevent salmon skin from sticking to the foil? Make sure the salmon skin is completely dry before laying the filet on the foil. Can I cook my salmon more/less than the recipe says? Definitely. Different people prefer their salmon to be more rare or more well-done. I like to take my salmon out of the oven when it reaches 135°F. But to be safe, the FDA’s answer to how long to cook salmon is to be sure that it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (measured with a cooking thermometer in the thickest part of the filet). Salmon Seasonings, Marinades and Sauces:When it comes to salmon seasoning, I’m a big fan of the simple garlic powder/salt/pepper mix in the recipe below, plus a good squeeze of fresh lemon juice, which goes well with just about any cuisine. But if you’d like to mix things up, feel free to add in any of your favorite dry seasonings. Or marinate your fish for up to 30 minutes beforehand. Or of course, feel free to also serve your salmon with any favorite finishing sauces as well. Side Dish Recipe Ideas:Looking for some side dishes to serve with this salmon recipe? Here are a few of my faves:
More Baked Protein Tutorials:Be sure to check out our other baked protein tutorials here on the blog too!
Enjoy, everyone! PrintDescriptionThis baked salmon recipe is easy to customize with your favorite seasonings, and only takes about 15 minutes from start to finish.
Notes*The FDA recommends cooking salmon to an internal temperature of 145°F, measured in the thickest part of the salmon filets. The salmon will continue to cook a bit more once it has been removed from the oven, so I would pull it out of the oven once it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F. Or if you like your salmon a bit less cooked (as I do), I would recommend pulling it out at 135°F. Recipe slightly adapted from Better Homes & Gardens. posted on September 20, 2018 by Ali Is it better to bake salmon at 350 or 400?The temperature of 350 F is perfect for cooking salmon. At this temperature, the salmon will cook slowly without becoming burnt or dried out. It is a great temperature for chicken and pork as well.
How do you cook salmon with skin on?Place the salmon, skin-side up in the pan. Cook until golden brown on 1 side, about 4 minutes. Turn the fish over with a spatula, and cook until it feels firm to the touch and the skin is crisp if desired, about 3 minutes more. The skin can be served or removed easily with a knife or spoon.
What temperature should salmon be cooked at?Bottom Line. Farmed salmon is at its best cooked to 125 degrees, but make sure to cook wild salmon to just 120 degrees.
How long should you cook salmon skin for?Sear undisturbed for 6-7 minutes*, until the skin is crisp and the fish is cooked ~1/2 – 3/4 of the way up the sides of the filets (you can tell by the color — it will turn lighter pink as it cooks).
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