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Oven Roasted Salmon

Oven roasted salmon cooks on a parchment-lined baking sheet with olive oil and lemon slices. It comes out flaky, with a simple thermometer cue to help you know when it is done.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb salmon fillet skin-on
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced

Equipment

  • 1 rimmed baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Pat the salmon dry.
  4. Place the salmon skin-side down on the baking sheet.
  5. Brush the salmon with olive oil.
  6. Sprinkle the salmon with salt and pepper.
  7. Arrange the lemon slices over the salmon.
  8. Roast for 12 to 16 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 145°F on an instant-read thermometer and flakes easily with a fork.

Notes

For the most accurate doneness, check the thickest part of the fillet with an instant-read thermometer. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days or freeze them; for a lower-sodium option, reduce the kosher salt.