Baked Salmon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Rest time
20 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
360 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Salmon
Description
Baked Salmon combines fresh salmon fillets with a simple garlic butter made from melted butter, minced garlic, and fresh lemon juice. The salmon is rested to room temperature, lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, and placed skin-side down on a foil-lined baking tray. The garlic butter is spooned over the top before baking at 4006F for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness and preferred doneness. The method ensures a delicate texture with a subtle tang from the lemon juice and aromatic garlic enhancing the flavor.
The baked salmon can be garnished with fresh parsley and lemon slices, which add freshness and color. This preparation works well as a main course alongside vegetables or grains, highlighting the natural richness of salmon with simple seasoning.
Alternatives to baking include air frying the salmon at 4006F for 8 to 10 minutes. Seasoning variations such as Cajun spice or dill can be applied before cooking to modify the flavor profile. Cooking to an internal temperature between 1206F and 1306F yields medium-rare to medium salmon, preserving moisture within.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 - 2 lbs salmon or about six (4oz) portions, fillet
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
Garlic Butter :
- 3 Tablespoons butter , melted
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- parsley for garnish, optional, fresh chopped parsley, lemon slices
- lemon for garnish, optional, fresh chopped parsley, lemon slices
Instructions
- Rest salmon. Set salmon on counter and allow it to rest for 20-30 minutes to come to room temperature. Pat with a paper towels. (You can cut one large salmon filet into smaller 3-4 oz portions, or leave it whole).
- Line a sheet pan or any baking tray with a piece of aluminum foil. Lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray. Place fillet on top, skin side down.
- Garlic butter: Melt butter and stir in garlic and lemon juice. Spoon mixture over the flesh of the salmon fillet. You can enclose the aluminum foil around the salmon, if you want (some people prefer it cooked inside a pocket of foil, to make sure it's moist) but you don't have to.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes depending on thickness of salmon and desired doneness. USDA recommends 145 degrees F (Remove it a few degrees before desired temperature, as it will continue to cook outside the oven). I always cook my salmon to 120-130 degrees F, for medium rare to medium. The easiest way to check if salmon is done is to use a fork to gently pull back on a section in the thickest part of the filet. The salmon should flake away easily.
Notes
- Allow salmon to reach room temperature before baking to ensure even cooking.
- Adjust baking time according to fillet thickness for preferred doneness.
- Using lemon slices and fresh parsley as garnish adds brightness and visual appeal.
- Consider seasoning alternatives like Cajun or dill for flavor variation.
- Air fryer temperature and time differ; 4006F for 8-10 minutes is suggested.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 611mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 723IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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