Pat 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets dry with paper towels and place on the baking sheet. Brush all over with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

This fish has a mild flavor and light pink color, and it works really ... sockeye is great for something like salmon en papillote (baked in paper), which helps it retain some moisture.