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Baked Whole Salmon Fillet
This Baked Whole Salmon Fillet recipe features a large salmon fillet seasoned simply with salt, garlic powder, dried parsley, and fresh rosemary, brushed with vegetable oil, then baked and broiled to achieve a tender, juicy interior with a light golden crust. The method carefully balances bake and broil timing to maintain moistness while developing flavor and a delicate texture.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
269 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian, American
Ingredients
- 2.31 pounds salmon (1 piece of whole salmon fillet)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- 2 ticks rosemary 0.2 oz or 1 tablespoon, fresh
Instructions
- Wrap a piece of foil on the tray.
- Rinse a whole salmon fillet (2.31 pounds), dry it with paper towels and lay on the tray with a foil.
- After that pour 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil on the salmon and use a brush to brush it even along the fillet.
- Next, sprinkle ½ teaspoon of salt (you can add more or less) and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder on the fillet.
- The following step, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of dried parsley.
- Then, sprinkle 2 sticks of fresh rosemary (1 tablespoon or 0.2 oz) on the top of the salmon fillet.
- Preheat the oven at 400F. Bake it at 400F for 8 minutes. Then, change it to broil and move the rack to the top. Broil it for 5 minutes or until it's a little bit golden brown. (The baking time depends on the size of the fillet. This whole salmon fillet is 2.31 pounds and I baked it for 8 minutes and broiled it for 5 minutes. If the fillet is 3 or 4 pounds, bake it for 10 -12 minutes. Then, broil it for 5 minutes.)
- Lastly, you can serve it with rice, roasted potatoes, asparagus or other vegetables that you like.
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Notes
- Dry the salmon fillet thoroughly before seasoning to help the oil and spices adhere better.
- Bake at 400°F then broil at the end to achieve a golden surface without overcooking the interior.
- Adjust bake time depending on the size of the salmon fillet; larger fillets require longer baking before broiling.
- Avoid overbaking to keep salmon moist and tender rather than dry and tough.
- Serve hot with rice, roasted potatoes, or vegetables for a balanced meal.
Nutrition Information
Calories
269kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
0.3g
(0%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
271mg
(11%)
Potassium
861mg
(18%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.01g
(0%)
Vitamin A
80IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.3g | 0% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 271mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 861mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.01g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.