What is the best time and temperature for taste when cooking a salmon fillet in the oven?
I have an Atlantic salmon fillet in my frig at the moment, but I really have no idea what the normal cooking temperature and time are for a salmon fillet.
What's the best temp and time to cook a 1lb salmon fillet in the oven?
Best Answer
When you're determining the doneness by time, you're doing it wrong :)
There are too many differences between individual fish to go just by weight, thickness, oven temperature, and time. The best way is to measure the internal temperature (stick a thermometer into the thickest part of the fillet); I like about 120 F (50 C) for salmon (carryover cooking raises the temperature a little higher after taking it out of the pan), but then it has to be good quality fish. You need to check early and often, because it can go from undercooked to overcooked fairly quickly. Now, like zanlok says, my experience is mostly with pan frying, and I'd expect using the oven would be a bit slower than using a pan because of slower heat transfer; so you should be a bit safer.
If you don't have a meat thermometer, an easy way to test fish for doneness is to look for translucency. Salmon can still be just a little translucent in the middle. Also, properly done fish flakes along the natural "seams". Another nice trick (which doesn't work for boneless fillets - sorry) is to find a bone in the thickest part of the fish: if it comes out fairly easily, then the connective tissues have mostly dissolved and it's done.
That leaves the temperature for your oven. I would go with very high - that way the fish gets the least possible time to dry out (which is going to be a big risk with this cooking method, I would think - unless you wrap your salmon in bacon or something like that). At a guess, I'd try 450 F (230 C).
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Bake at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes depending on thickness of salmon. For best results, test for doneness using a thermometer. Aim for no more than 140º F as the salmon will continue to cook after removing it from the oven. Or, use a fork to gently pull back on a section in the thickest part of the filet.What temperature should I cook salmon on in the oven?
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.At what temperature are salmon fillets cooked?
*The FDA recommends cooking salmon to an internal temperature of 145\xb0F, measured in the thickest part of the salmon filets.How long should you bake salmon?
Baking salmon at 350 F usually takes about 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish, whether it is stuffed or not, and your oven's performance. However, usually, it doesn't take more than 30 minutes to bake salmon in a 350 F oven.How do I make sure my salmon has flavor?
Mix 2 parts lemon juice to 1 part soy sauce. Cut the salmon fillet into pieces. Don't trim off the belly fat, it is contains a lot of flavor. Place the fillets in a pan and cover it with foil to aid cooking and clean-up.BAKED SALMON | easy, no-fail recipe with lemon garlic butter
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I wrapped the fillet in foil and cooked it for 42 minutes at about 375°F (190°C).
It was delicious.
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