Kitchen TimerSalmon timer: how long to bake salmon, cod and tilapia
Bake a 1-inch-thick salmon fillet for 12-15 minutes at 400°F (200°C). It is done when it reaches 145°F (63°C) in the thickest part and flakes easily with a fork.
| Fish | Method | Time | Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon fillet, 1 inch | Bake at 400°F (200°C) | 12-15 minutes | Start 13 min |
| Salmon fillet, 1 inch | Pan-sear, skin side down first | 4-6 minutes, then 2-3 after flipping | Start pan timer |
| Salmon fillet, 1 inch | Air fryer at 400°F (200°C) | 8-10 minutes | Start 9 min |
| Cod fillet, 1 inch | Bake at 400°F (200°C) | 12-15 minutes | Start 13 min |
| Tilapia fillet, ½ inch | Bake at 400°F (200°C) | 10-12 minutes | Start 11 min |
The pan timer buzzes when it is time to flip, then again when the fish is done.
Thin tail pieces cook faster than the thick middle, so check them first.
Baking salmon
- Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a tray with foil or baking paper.
- Pat the fillets dry, brush with oil, and season with salt, pepper and lemon.
- Bake skin side down. Start checking a couple of minutes before the timer ends.
- Take it out when the middle flakes and is just opaque.
Cod and tilapia
White fish is leaner than salmon and dries out faster, so check it early. Tilapia fillets are thin and can also be pan-fried for 3-4 minutes per side. Cod is done when it turns from glassy to white and flakes apart.
A whole dinner
Rice takes longest, so start it first, then the fish, then the vegetables, each on its own named timer. Add "Salmon dinner" to Kitchen Timer (salmon, rice and broccoli)
Food safety: the USDA says fish is safe at 145°F (63°C).
Questions
How long to bake salmon at 375?
About 15-20 minutes for a 1-inch fillet.
How do you know when salmon is done?
It flakes easily with a fork and reads 145°F (63°C) in the thickest part.
Do you flip salmon in the oven?
No. Bake it skin side down the whole time.
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