How to Cook Salmon

6. Baked Salmon

Place 4 salmon fillets on a plate or dish for 15 to 30-minutes to reach room temperature.Preheat the oven to 450°F, and cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then arrange fillets skin-side down on the covered baking sheet. Coat the salmon on both sides with olive or avocado oil. Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and any other desired dry seasonings over the salmon. Bake until the internal temperature of the fillets reaches 135-140°F. A general rule is 4-6 minutes of baking for each half-inch of thickness at the thickest section of the fillet. Sprinkle baked fillets with lemon juice and fresh herbs.