Recipes Ingredients Seafood Recipes Salmon Recipes Oven-Roasted Salmon 3.3 (35) 6 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 30, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 4 If you're wondering how to bake salmon, let this easy recipe be your guide. Baking salmon in the oven is a quick, healthy, and delicious way to enjoy this popular fish. All you need are salmon filets (we prefer to use wild Alaskan salmon), butter, salt and pepper, and a rimmed baking sheet. Preheating the oven is key, and the salmon will be cook in just 6-8 minutes. Our recipe for oven-roasted salmon is courtesy of chef Eric Ripert. Serve it with his Tarragon Sabayon. Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 8 salmon fillets (3 ounces each), skinned, preferably organic or wild Fine sea salt and freshly ground white pepper Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Brush a rimmed baking sheet with butter. Brush salmon with butter and season with salt and pepper. Place salmon on prepared baking sheet, skin-side up. Transfer baking sheet to oven and roast until a metal skewer can be easily inserted into fish and, when left in for 5 seconds, feels just warm when touched to your lip, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove fish from skillet and serve immediately. Rate it Print