Simple Baked Salmon

Simple, quick and delicious with just 4 ingredients. Baking salmon in the oven is a flavorful meal perfect for a weeknight that cooks up in under 15 minutes.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 Salmon Filets ((preferably wild-caught))
• olive oil
• Kosher Salt & Freshly Ground Pepper
• Lemon Zest ((optional))
• Lemon Wedges
• Chopped Fresh Herbs Such as Parsley or Chives

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
2. 2While the oven preheats, let the salmon sit out to come to room temperature. This will help promote even cooking. Don’t leave it out for longer than needed.
3. 3Pat the filets dry with paper towels, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle or brush olive oil onto all sides. Season evenly with kosher salt & freshly ground pepper and lemon zest.
4. 4With the skin side down on the sheet pan; transfer to the oven and bake until the internal temperature reaches 125 to 130 degrees F for medium or 140 for well done, about 10 to 14 minutes (depending on the size of the filets). Always use a probe thermometer to check for doneness.
5. 5Carefully transfer the salmon to plates and drizzle with a little more extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, a sprinkle of sea salt and some fresh herbs for garnish.