How to Cook a Whole Side of Salmon
How to Cook a Whole Side of Salmon in the Oven ~ it's a simple, foolproof sheet pan method for a tender, flaky, restaurant-worthy salmon dinner. This easy recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd, yet just as good for meal prep, with flexible seasoning options and beautiful results every time.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Sheet pan
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 lb side of salmon
- olive oil
- sea salt such as Maldon
- thin slices of lemon
- 1-2 Tbsp butter cut into bits for dotting, optional
garnish suggestions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil. This will make for easier clean up and keep the skin from sticking to the pan.
- Place the side of salmon on the parchment paper lined sheet pan skin side down. If it's a bit too long, tuck the tail end under to fit.
- Pat the salmon dry, and drizzle liberally with olive oil and season well with flaky salt (I love Maldon.) Top with thin slices of lemon. Sometimes, if I'm in the mood, I'll dot the salmon with butter, too.
- Bake for about 18-20 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. I usually aim for 135F - 145F on an instant read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the salmon.
- Transfer the salmon to a platter with lemon wedges and fresh dill, if desired.
Notes
This is your base recipe. From here you can add any seasonings or toppings you want according to your imagination, or a particular recipe. See my sauce suggestions below.
Nutrition
Calories: 235 kcal · Protein: 30 g · Fat: 12 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g · Cholesterol: 83 mg · Sodium: 454 mg · Potassium: 741 mg · Vitamin A: 60 IU · Calcium: 18 mg · Iron: 1 mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although The View from Great Island attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
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