Baking Salmon
Learn how to baking salmon perfectly with our detailed guide, including timing, temperature, and expert tips.
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15min
Cook Time
🌡️
390°F / 200°C
Oven Temperature
✅
145°F / 65°C
Internal Temperature
Safe
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 400°F / 205°C
- 2Place salmon fillets on foil-lined baking sheet
- 3Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper
- 4Add herbs and lemon slices if desired
- 5Bake 12-15 minutes until fish flakes easily with fork
- 6Check internal temperature reaches 145°F / 65°C
- 7Serve immediately with lemon wedges
Expert Tips for Baking
- 💡Can wrap in parchment for "en papillote" cooking
- 💡Add vegetables for complete meal
- 💡Thicker fillets may need 2-3 extra minutes
- 💡Fish is done when it flakes easily
Temperature Guide
| Doneness | Temperature | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Safe | 145°F / 65°C | Flesh flakes easily, opaque throughout |
Salmon Safety Guidelines
Important food safety practices when handling and cooking salmon.
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Fish should flake easily when done
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Don't overcook to avoid dryness
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Use meat thermometer for accuracy
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Remember
When in doubt, use a food thermometer. It's the only reliable way to ensure your salmon is safely cooked and delicious.
Other Ways to Cook Salmon
🐟Salmon
🍳
Pan-Searing⏱️
Cook Time
10min
🔥
Pan Temperature
Medium-High Heat
🌡️
Internal Temperature
145°F / 65°C
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🐟Salmon
⚡
Air Frying⏱️
Cook Time
10min
🔥
Air Fryer Temperature
390°F / 200°C
🌡️
Internal Temperature
145°F / 65°C
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🐟Salmon
💨
Steaming⏱️
Cook Time
10min
🔥
Steam Temperature
390°F / 200°C
🌡️
Internal Temperature
145°F / 65°C
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