Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with foil. Pat dry the salmon with a paper towel and place it skin down on the baking sheet.

Step 3

Make a marinade using oil, pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper. Pour the marinade over the salmon and coat it completely with the marinade. Transfer it to the oven.

Step 4

Bake it for 13-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork (see notes). Broil it for a quick minute on low if you like the top of the salmon crisp.

Step 5

Sprinkle with lemon juice right before serving. Serve hot.