Firecracker Salmon I mean the name alone just gets me excited. I love the buttery goodness of the salmon paired with a spicey sauce. It hits all the tastebuds! I have become slightly obsessed with cold oven salmon. You plave your salmon in a cold, not preheated oven, crank the temp to 400 and set your timer for 20 mins. Depending on the thickness of your salmon you may need to cook 5 mins more.