To make salmon roasted in one piece, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), using the regular bake setting, not convection. Pat the excess liquid off the salmon with paper towels. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, place a sheet of parchment paper on top, and put the fish on it, skin side down.

Season the salmon with salt and pepper, press 2 cloves of garlic over it, and place 4–5 slices of lemon on top. Fish also absorbs a lot of salt, usually more than we think is enough at first.

Put the salmon in the oven and bake for 25 minutes. If you still see any more “translucent” areas, that part is still raw, so bake it for a few more minutes. If the thickest part feels more jiggly to the touch than the thinner parts, bake it for a few more minutes as well.