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The Best (And Simplest) Way To Cook Wild Salmon
Sometimes, the simplest way is the best way.
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Course
Main Course
Servings
4
Ingredients
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1 1/2
pounds
wild salmon filets (king, sockeye, coho)
salt and pepper
1
fresh lemon
Instructions
B
uy a meat thermometer
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.
Keyword
salmon, wild salmon
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