Super Simple Slow-Roasted Salmon

Ingredients

• 1 filleted side of salmon, skin on, 2-3 pounds, about 1 1/2″ thick with the pinbones removed – or use 4 fillets that are about 5-6 oz each and reduce the roasting time.
• 2 T extra virgin olive oil
• kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees.  Rub both sides of the salmon with the olive oil.  Place the salmon skin-side down in a roasting pan.  Generously sprinkle salt and pepper over the flesh side (figure about 1 tsp kosher salt/pound).  Roast uncovered 30-40 minutes for the whole fillet or around 15-18 minutes for the 5-6 oz fillets.  The salmon will look undercooked on the top, but if it flakes when gently pulled apart with a fork, it’s done. Remove from the oven and serve, either warm or room temperature, adding a topping such as lemon and capers if desired.