4
15 minutes
This Simply Baked Salmon recipe features a wild Alaska Sockeye fillet baked to perfection with olive oil, butter, and lemon slices. It's a simple yet flavorful dish that can be garnished with fresh parsley and served hot.
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Rinse the salmon fillet under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Place the salmon fillet on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the salmon fillet, ensuring it is evenly coated. Sometimes we even add a pat of butter or two on top.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over the fillet. If you're using additional herbs, sprinkle them on, too.
- Place lemon slices on top of the fillets.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. Baking time may vary based on the thickness of your salmon fillet. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the salmon. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the fillet. Aim for an internal temperature of 120-125°F for medium-rare salmon. If you prefer your salmon a little more well-done, you can bake it for a few extra minutes.
- Once the salmon reaches the desired internal temperature, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the salmon moist and flavorful.
- Garnish the salmon with freshly chopped parsley and serve it hot.