How To Cook Salmon In Oven Easy
Sizzle it for about 3 minutes in olive oil or butter.
How to cook salmon in oven easy. Then transfer it to a lowish heat oven about 275 degrees f and cook for about 20 minutes. Start with the salmon in an oven proof skillet this time skin side down. Then sprinkle salt and pepper on each side.
Sprinkle the fillets lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to the oven. Roasting time depends on the thickness of your salmon as determined by the thickest part of the salmon fillet.
For every half inch of salmon roast 4 to 6 minutes 4 minutes will give you salmon that is still a touch rare 6 minutes will thoroughly cook it. Give it some high heat for about 3 minutes until the skin is crispy. Now it s back to the stovetop for the final crisping.
While the oven is warming slather your salmon with olive oil using a brush. Putting the oil on first allows the seasoning to adhere to the fish. Roast for 4 to 6 minutes per half inch thickness of salmon.