How to Bake Raw Salmon

Bake raw salmon in the oven slowly to keep it moist.

Instead of frying salmon on the stove top, you can bake it in the oven slowly to make an easy meal. Slow-roasting salmon prevents it from drying out. Salmon fillets are a healthy alternative for a meal because they're low in saturated fat and high in vitamin D, protein and omega 3 fatty acids. After you bake salmon in the oven, you can pair it with a strong white wine.

Things You'll Need

• Olive oil
• 2 lb. salmon fillet
• Salt
• Pepper
• Broiler pan

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to a temperature of 225 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Coat a baking sheet with olive oil. Place the salmon fillet on its skin onto an oiled baking sheet.

3. Season the fillet with salt and pepper.

4. Place a broiler pan on the bottom rack of the oven. Fill it halfway with water.

5. Place the baking sheet with the salmon above the broiler pan.

6. Bake the salmon in the oven for an hour or until it cooks thoroughly.

7. Remove the salmon from the oven. Inspect the salmon to make sure it's cooked. It should flake and have a reddish-pink hue.

Tips & Warnings

• Bake the salmon faster by cooking it at 450 degrees for 15 minutes.

• Wash your hands after handling raw fish to prevent spreading harmful bacteria.

References

• The World's Healthies Foods: Salmon
• Food Network: Oven-baked Salmon Recipe
• Cooks: Baked Salmon
• Prepared Pantry: How to Bake Salmon Fillets

Resources

• University of Texas: Matching Wine with Food