Basic Baked Fish

Salmon:
1 (2-pound) center-cut, skin-on, salmon fillet (steelhead works beautifully too)
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fresh dill, for garnish


Place the salmon on a large baking sheet skin-side down. Drizzle salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place into the oven and bake for 30 minutes until flaky. OR You may cook 1 lb. for 17 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board.

This recipe renders the fat so the fish melts in your mouth. The skin easily comes off when you transfer the fish using a spatula or chefs knife.