OVEN-ROASTED SALMON

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After work, I want a fast meal. Roasted salmon is super tender and has a delicate sweetness. It's also an easy wowza for weekend company. -Jeanne Ambrose, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 center-cut salmon fillet (1-1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet in a cold oven. Preheat oven to 450°. Meanwhile, brush salmon with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper., Carefully remove skillet from oven. Place fish, skin side down, in skillet. Return to oven; bake uncovered, until salmon flakes easily and a thermometer reads 125°, 14-18 minutes. Cut salmon into 4 equal portions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges