Baked Everything Bagel Salmon Recipe

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4.6

218 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    3 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    13 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    406 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Baked Everything Bagel Salmon Recipe

This Baked Everything Bagel Salmon features skin-on salmon fillets coated in a zesty mixture of dehydrated garlic, poppy seeds, white sesame seeds, caraway seeds, and fennel seeds. The salmon is first seared skin-side down to crisp the skin, then finished in the oven until fully cooked, creating a flavorful crust. This method preserves the moisture inside the fish while delivering a crunchy savory topping reminiscent of an everything bagel.

Description

The Baked Everything Bagel Salmon Recipe combines salmon fillets with a distinctive spice blend resembling the flavors of an everything bagel. The seasoning is pressed onto the skinless side of the salmon while the skin remains intact, providing texture contrast and helping hold the toppings. After seasoning, the salmon is seared skin-side down in olive oil until the skin is crisped, then transferred to a hot oven to finish cooking. This process ensures the fish is moist and flaky internally with a nutty, aromatic seed crust externally.

The mix of poppy, sesame, caraway, and fennel seeds adds layers of nutty and slightly licorice notes balanced by the savory garlic. The seasoning mix, combined with a quick sear and finishing bake, yields a balanced flavor and texture profile. Serving immediately preserves the crisp crust and tender interior.

This recipe suits a dinner feature where you want to add a fragrant and crunchy element to salmon without additional sauces. It pairs well with simple sides like steamed vegetables or a fresh salad to highlight the salmon’s seasoned crust.

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Ingredients

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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 6- ounce salmon skin on, fillets
  • salt
  • black pepper

EVERYTHING BAGEL SEASONING

  • 1 ¾ tsp dehydrated garlic minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds
  • 1 tsp white sesame seeds
  • ½ tsp caraway seeds
  • ¼ tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 ½ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. In a small bowl, combine dehydrated garlic, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, caraway seeds and fennel seeds and stir to combine.
  3. Generously sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper and press skinless side into the “everything” seasoning mixture to coat.
  4. Heat oil in a large oven-safe heavy pan (I prefer mineral pans) over medium-high heat. Flip. 
  5. Add salmon seed-side down and sear 3-4 minutes. Flip salmon. 
  6. Transfer pan with everything salmon into oven and cook 6-8 minutes, until fish is fully cooked.
  7. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 406kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 20g (118%) Cholesterol 107mg (36%) Sodium 178mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 406 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 406kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 20g 118%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 178mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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