How to bake salmon
What temperature should the inside of the salmon reach? And for how long?
Is 450F an acceptable preheated oven temperature?
How long per pound should salmon be cooked at 450F?
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The baking time doesn't really depend on the weight. It depends on the thickness, and how well done you want it.
The FDA recommends cooking to 145F, but you'll probably find it a lot nicer in the 120-130F range. There's a lot of room for personal preference, so it's hard to be too precise. It doesn't need to be held at the temperature for any length of time. Once it's hot enough, it's done. If you don't have a thermometer, you can also simply check it with a fork, to see if it flakes apart easily.
I might try 425F but 450F would work fine too. Assuming you're baking it uncovered on a sheet, for typical filets around 1 inch thick, I'd guess 10-15 minutes. If they're extremely thick, maybe 15-20. But since it's so easy to overcook, and so much better when it's just barely cooked enough, and ovens aren't terribly precise, you should definitely just check early, rather than relying on a timer.
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Is it better to bake salmon at 350 or 400?
The temperature of 350 F is perfect for cooking salmon. At this temperature, the salmon will cook slowly without becoming burnt or dried out. It is a great temperature for chicken and pork as well.What temp do you bake salmon?
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Place salmon, skin side down, on a non-stick baking sheet or in a non-stick pan with an oven-proof handle. Bake until salmon is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes.How long does it take salmon to cook at 375?
Whole salmon will take about 35 to 40 minutes to cook in a 375 F oven. As you can see, it takes much longer to cook a whole salmon than salmon fillets. Be sure to check its internal temperature to avoid overcooking it or drying it out. Salmon's internal temperature should reach 160 F to 170 F when cooked.How long does salmon need to be cooked at 425?
Bake, uncovered, at 425\xb0 for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.BAKED SALMON | easy, no-fail recipe with lemon garlic butter
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450 seems a little high. I would roast a 2 kg piece of salmon at 400 F for 50 min to 1 hour. Once the flesh flakes easily its done.
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