The Best (And Simplest) Way To Cook Wild Salmon
Sometimes, the simplest way is the best way.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds wild salmon filets (king, sockeye, coho)
- salt and pepper
- 1 fresh lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a sheet pan or oven-proof skillet with parchment paper
- Salt and pepper both sides of the salmon. Place filets on parchment and put into the oven.
- Cook for 10 minutes. Check temeperature with the thermometer. If not at 130 degrees, cook for 2 minutes more. Recheck. Remove at 130 degrees.
- Serve with lemon.
Notes
This recipe works well with filets over one inch thick. When possible, choose the middle cut, not the tail.
