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Erickson Basic Oven Salmon

A foundational EFK recipe designed to teach a reliable core technique that can be reused across many family meals.

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Ingredients

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1. Heat oven to 425°F. Pat salmon dry and place skin-side down on a lined sheet pan.
2. Rub with oil and season.
3. Bake until just opaque and safely cooked, using 145°F as the standard food-safety target.
4. Finish with fresh lemon.

Standard home kitchen equipment appropriate to the method

Instant-read thermometer where temperature matters

Keep seafood cold and separated from ready-to-eat foods. Use 145°F as the standard fish safety target and refrigerate leftovers promptly.

Store leftovers in a clean glass container in the refrigerator.