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The Best (And Simplest) Way To Cook Wild Salmon

Sometimes, the simplest way is the best way.
Course Main Course
Servings 4

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.
Keyword salmon, wild salmon
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