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Simple, Perfect Baked Salmon at 400 degrees F

How to bake salmon to the proper temperature for perfectly cooked salmon every time.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 288 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds salmon 1 single portion (side of salmon) or 4 6-ounce fillet portions
  • 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Seasonings of choice salt, pepper, seafood seasoning, Cajun seasoning, etc.
  • Fresh herbs, lemon wedges optional for serving

Instructions

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  1. Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Pat the salmon dry, then arrange in the center of the pan (if using portions, make sure they do not touch).
  2. Drizzle the salmon with the oil, then add seasonings of choice.
  3. Bake salmon at 400 degrees F for 11 to 14 minutes for 6-ounce fillets or 15 to 18 minutes for a single side, until it registers 135 degrees F on an instant read thermometer inserted at the thickest part of the salmon. Remove from the oven and let rest 5 minutes. Serve warm with a sprinkle of herbs and squeeze of lemon as desired.

Notes

  • TO STORE: Salmon is best enjoyed the day that it is made, but can last 1 to 2 days in the refrigerator. Make sure it does not smelly fish.
  • TO REHEAT: Salmon dries out easily when reheated, so try it room temperature in a salad, add it to Homemade Fried Rice, scramble it with eggs, or use it to make Salmon Patties.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 4 (about 6 ounces) Calories 288kcal (14%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Potassium 834mg (24%) Vitamin A 68IU (1%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 288

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 4 (about 6 ounces)
Calories 288kcal 14%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Potassium 834mg 18%
Vitamin A 68IU 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.