Step 1

Adjust oven rack to lowest position, place rimmed baking sheet on rack, and heat oven to 500 degrees. Make 4 or 5 shallow cuts about 1 inch apart along the skin side of each piece of salmon, being careful not to cut into the flesh.

Step 2

Pat salmon dry with paper towels, rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil each, and season with salt and pepper. Reduce oven to 275 degrees and remove the baking sheet.

Step 3

Place salmon skin-side down on the baking sheet. Roast until the thickest part of fillets registers 125 degrees, 9 to 13 minutes.

Step 4

Transfer salmon to platter. Serve with lemon wedges.