How Long to Cook Salmon Check out our handy cooking times and temperature chart. By Melanie Fincher Melanie Fincher Melanie Fincher is a Birmingham, Alabama–based food writer who covers everything from cooking techniques to gadget reviews. She has nearly 7 years experience writing news and lifestyle content. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on March 7, 2022 Close Credit: Karla Conrad/Dotdash Meredith Salmon is not only a great source of protein, it's also super quick and easy to cook. Even thicker fillets cook quickly, making it a great option for busy weeknights. Wondering how long to cook salmon? Here we'll break down cooking times and temperatures for cooking salmon in the oven, on the grill, in the air fryer, and more. Safe Internal Temperature for Salmon According to the USDA, fish and shellfish should be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). However, the internal temperature will continue to rise after cooking, so if you prefer, you can cook your salmon to 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) and allow it to rest for several minutes. The best way to check the internal temperature is to use a meat thermometer. How Long to Cook Salmon Cooking times will differ depending on the thickness of your salmon, so use this chart as a guide. Note: If you're cooking salmon straight from frozen, you'll need to increase these cooking times by about 50 percent. Cooking Method Temperature Cook Time Bake 400 degrees F 12-15 minutes Broil 500 degrees F 4-5 minutes Pan-Fry Medium-high heat 4 minutes per side Poach Simmering 25 minutes Grill High direct heat 5-6 minutes per side Air Fryer 400 degrees F 8-10 minutes Related: 8 Easy Ways to Cook Salmon 6 Types of Salmon to Know Browse our entire collection of Salmon Recipes. Explore more: Kitchen Tips Cook Times and Temperatures Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit You’ll Also Love How to Bake Salmon 8 Mistakes You Might Be Making When Cooking Salmon How to Smoke Salmon 7 Easy Steamed Salmon Recipes Make Fish Taste Less Fishy With One Easy Trick Miso-Glazed Salmon and Bok Choy 8 Ratings Broiled Salmon with Brown Sugar 1 Rating This Is the Absolute Best and Easiest Way to Cook Salmon Salmon Tacos 23 Ratings Pretzel-Crusted Salmon Patties 2 Ratings Pan-Seared Mediterranean Stuffed Salmon 1 Rating Broiled Garlic-Herb Salmon 3 Ratings Poached Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce 1 Rating Onion Salmon 21 Ratings Lemon-Garlic Salmon Pineapple Salmon 2 Ratings Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies