For most home recipes, salmon cooks in about 10–15 minutes, but the exact time depends on thickness, temperature, and method.

Quick Scoop

Simple rule of thumb

  • Oven-baked salmon at 375–400°F: about 4–5 minutes per ½ inch of thickness, measured at the thickest part.
  • That usually works out to 10–15 minutes for an average fillet or a 1–2 lb side of salmon.
  • Salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and the internal temperature is around 125–130°F for medium (up to 145°F if you follow USDA guidelines).

Typical cook times by method

  • Oven, fillets:
    • 375°F: about 12–20 minutes depending on size and thickness.
* 400°F: around 12–15 minutes.
  • Air fryer:
    • 350°F: roughly 7–8 minutes for standard fillets.
  • Stovetop pan-sear:
    • Medium heat: about 6 minutes skin-side down, then 1–2 minutes on the other side, plus 1–2 minutes rest.

Quick example

If your salmon fillet is about 1 inch thick, baking at 375–400°F, expect roughly 10–12 minutes, then check doneness by gently flaking with a fork at the thickest point.

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