How to cook salmon

Method3 steps · about 20 min

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   Step 1: Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Brush each piece of salmon fillet (4 pieces) with oil or butter and season well. Add your choice of herbs, lemon or spices.

   Uses 4 pieces of salmon fillet · 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter · chopped herbs, a slice of lemon or a sprinkle of spices

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   Step 2: Lay the pieces of salmon in an ovenproof dish and either cover the dish if you want the salmon to stay tender on top, or leave it uncovered if you want the flesh to roast slightly.

   Uses 4 pieces of salmon fillet

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   Step 3: Cook for 10-15 mins. The best way to gauge how long to cook for is to base the initial time on 4 mins per 1cm of thickness in the centre of the fillet. When the salmon is cooked it will look opaque and the flesh will flake if you poke a fork into the centre. Try not to overcook salmon. It can easily dry out and should be only just cooked in the centre.

   Bake salmon · 15 minUses 4 pieces of salmon fillet