How long to cook salmon at 400

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How long to cook salmon at 400

Learn how long to bake salmon at 400 degrees in the oven. This is a simple oven baked salmon recipe that can be prepared in minutes for a quick dinner.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time18

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: how long to cook salmon

Servings:

Author: Heather

Ingredients

1-2 pounds salmon fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Place the salmon on the prepared pan, skin side down.
Mix together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Brush over the salmon filets. Add a little extra salt and pepper.
Bake salmon about 12-15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 135 degrees F. Remove from oven and let the salmon rest and temperature come up to 145 degrees F.

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Notes

Let you salmon sit out at room temperature for about 10 minutes before cooking. This helps them cook evenly.

Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your salmon fillets.

Thicker cuts of salmon are harder to overcook.

Use a meat thermometer to ensure the proper internal temperature. Make sure to place it in the thickest part of the fish.

I recommend checking the internal temperature after 12 minutes of cooking to see if it needs to be baked longer.

If you would like a richer flavor, substitute olive oil with 1 tablespoon of melted butter.

Try adding a sauce like dill sauce, butter sauce, and more to add extra flavor.

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