If you're wondering how to bake salmon, let this easy recipe be your guide. Baking salmon in the oven is a quick, healthy, and delicious way to enjoy this popular fish. All you need are salmon filets (we prefer to use wild Alaskan salmon), butter, salt and pepper, and a rimmed baking sheet. Preheating the oven is key, and the salmon will be cook in just 6-8 minutes. Our recipe for oven-roasted salmon is courtesy of chef Eric Ripert. Serve it with his Tarragon Sabayon.