Baked Salmon

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    288 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Baked Salmon

This recipe for baked salmon is fresh fish fillets topped with garlic, butter and herbs, then roasted to tender perfection. A super easy dinner option that's quick to make and perfect for busy weeknights!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 1/4 pounds salmon cut into 4 fillets
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley plus more for garnish
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray.
  2. Arrange the salmon fillets on the sheet pan.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper and garlic.
  4. Spoon the butter sauce over the salmon fillets. Bake for 10-11 minutes or until fish is opaque and just cooked through.
  5. Turn on the broiler. Broil for 3-4 minutes or until edges of salmon are browned. 
  6. Sprinkle with additional parsley, then serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 288kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 100mg (33%) Sodium 534mg (22%) Potassium 704mg (20%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 355IU (7%) Vitamin C 1.7mg (2%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 288 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 288kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 534mg 22%
Potassium 704mg 15%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 355IU 7%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

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

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