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Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place rack in the center position.
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Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper.
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Heat oven safe pan on cooktop on med/high for 3 minutes.
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Add enough oil so that bottom of pan is coated.
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Allow oil to get hot.
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Carefully place salmon on the pan skin side up. You want to hear the “pshhhh” sound when you place the salmon in the pan.
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Cook for 3-4 minutes till salmon is golden and crispy.
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Gently turn skin side down and sear for one minute.
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Now transfer pan to preheated oven and bake for 8-12- minutes. Cook time depends on how thick the salmon is.
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When done, remove from oven.