Description
This Perfectly Baked Salmon recipe yields tender, flaky, and flavorful salmon every time. Simple seasonings and a gentle bake ensure a moist, restaurant-quality result that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Fresh herbs (optional: dill, parsley, or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Prepare salmon: Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with olive oil or melted butter. Sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add lemon and herbs: Top each fillet with a lemon slice and optional fresh herbs.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from oven, let rest 2 minutes, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate salmon for 15–30 minutes before baking. You can also broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for a golden crust.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: baked salmon, easy salmon recipe, healthy dinner, quick fish recipe, flaky salmon