Baked Salmon
A simple recipe for baking salmon at home.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 filets salmon about 6 ounces each
- salt and pepper to taste
- olive oil or cooking spray
- lemon wedges optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down. If the skin has been removed, brush the flesh with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the salmon from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Squeeze lemon wedges over the top, if desired.
Notes
This basic recipe can be adjusted to include different seasonings or sauces based on your preferences. You can also adjust the cooking time depending on the thickness of your salmon fillets.