Baked Or Broiled Salmon Recipes

Steps:

• Cut approx 3 1/2" fillets at thickest part - skinned - or, about ½ lb per person Rub gently with olive oil - all sides Sprinkle with kosher salt Sprinkle with fine ground black pepper - all sides Arrange fillets on shallow non-stick baking tray Do not crowd the fillets or they will be difficult to remove and plate! Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Place a second oven rack at about 5" from broil element and leave it there (Use an oven thermometer to verify temperature if you're unsure) Place salmon on center rack Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until cooked through Remove fillets from oven and set aside Quickly switch the oven from bake to high broil and allow to preheat for 2 - 3 minutes* Return the fillets to the oven on the second oven rack (see above) Broil for 3 to 5 minutes, watching closely Do not turn fillets Fillets are done when the top is starting to brown and has a slightly crusty texture *If you have two broiler ovens you can pre-heat the second oven while the fillets are baking.

Steps:

• Position one oven rack 6 inches from the broiler heat source then heat the broiler. Season the salmon fillets all over with ½ teaspoon salt and a couple of grinds of pepper and place them on an aluminum foil-lined sheet pan, skin side down.
• In a small bowl, whisk the oil and mustard until well mixed. Brush the tops and sides of the salmon with this mustard mixture.
• Broil until the salmon is opaque with a deep brown crust, about 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare. (The center of the fillets will be dark pink, if you pierce one with a paring knife and take a look.) If your fillets are thinner, reduce cooking time by 1 to 2 minutes. If you prefer more well-done fish, add 1 or 2 minutes to the cooking time.
• Squeeze a lemon wedge all over the cooked salmon fillets, then serve salmon with more lemon wedges on the side.