Baked Salmon Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
383 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Salmon Recipe
Description
The recipe calls for combining olive oil, lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, minced garlic, dried basil, garlic salt with parsley flakes, and black pepper to create a flavorful marinade. Salmon fillets are placed skin-side down in a greased baking dish, coated thoroughly with the marinade, and baked uncovered for approximately 35 minutes at 375°F.
Cooking uncovered allows a slight glaze to form while maintaining the fish’s natural moisture. The skin serves as a protective layer, preventing the bottom flesh from overcooking and aiding in even heat distribution. The finished salmon will flake easily with a fork, with an opaque exterior and moist, gently translucent center indicating perfect doneness.
This salmon dish pairs well as a simple main course alongside vegetables or grains. The herb and lemon marinade adds brightness without overwhelming the fish’s rich flavor.
Notes emphasize leaving the skin on during cooking except when poaching, and provide a guide for checking doneness by color and texture. Overcooked fish will flake dry and develop a white film, so monitoring is key. The skin often peels off easily after cooking.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking dish and set aside.
- In a medium bowl mix olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, basil, garlic salt and pepper to create a marinade.
- Place salmon fillets in a greased baking dish. Pour marinade over the salmon and turn to coat all sides, then place salmon skin side down.
- Bake uncovered for 35 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Leave the salmon skin on during baking to protect the fish and retain moisture; the skin can be removed easily after cooking if desired.
- Perfectly cooked salmon is opaque on the outside with a translucent pink center that flakes easily with a fork.
- A white film appearing on the surface indicates overcooking; avoid baking too long for optimal texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 383 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1salmon | |
| Calories | 383kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 31g | 155% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1166mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 179IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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