Place the grill pan on the middle rack preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Once the oven reaches temperature, let the grill pan heat for an additional 15 – 30 minutes.
Rinse off salmon portions and pat dry. Salt and pepper and lightly brush with olive oil. Repeat for other side.
Remove grill pan from the oven and place on a hot pad. Place the fish flesh side down (skin side up) at an angle on the grill pan. Return to the oven and cook for 6 minutes.
Remove salmon from the oven and turn the fish over. Return to the oven and cook for an additional 3 – 4 minutes (or your desired level of doneness). Remove from oven and serve.