Best Baked Salmon Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
179 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Best Baked Salmon Recipe
Description
The Best Baked Salmon Recipe involves placing a whole salmon fillet on foil laid over a baking sheet, then dotting it with small pats of butter or olive oil. It’s seasoned generously with garlic powder, Italian herbs, adobo seasoning, sea salt, and cracked black pepper. Lemon slices are arranged on top along with an optional rosemary sprig. The foil pouch seals in moisture, allowing the salmon to cook gently in its own steam at 400°F (204°C) for about 10 minutes.
The result is salmon that is tender and moist with subtle herb and citrus fragrance. The butter enriches the fish without overwhelming its natural flavor. Doneness is indicated when the thickest part is just opaque or reaches 140°F internally, ensuring a flaky yet juicy texture. This method is straightforward and adaptable, providing a solid base to build more complex seasonings or sauces.
Feel free to experiment by adding your preferred herbs, spices or glazes after mastering this simple approach.
Ingredients
- 1 salmon filet about 2 pounds
- 2 tablespoons butter divided into small pats (can substitute 2 tbsp olive oil)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon italian herbs
- ½ tsp adobo seasoning
- ½ lemon sliced into half-rounds
- 1 teaspoons sea salt Celtic variety
- 1 teaspoons black pepper fresh cracked
- 1 rosemary optional, sprig
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Lay down large piece of foil on a baking sheet.
- Place salmon fillet (or individual filets) on foil.
- Arrange pats of butter around the top of the salmon.
- Season generously with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, adobo, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange lemon slices around the top of salmon.
- Top with rosemary, optional.
- Fold foil into a pouch so steam is contained.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, check with a knife for doneness. Salmon should be just slightly opaque in the middle of the thickest part of the filet when done, or should read 140 degrees when tested with a digital thermometer.
Notes
- This is a base recipe meant as a starting point; you can add various glazes, herbs, and spices to customize the flavor.
- Check doneness by looking for slightly opaque flesh in the thickest part or using a meat thermometer showing 140°F.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 611mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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