How to Bake Salmon in the Oven

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    11 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    502 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

How to Bake Salmon in the Oven

Tired of overcooked, dry salmon? Learn how to bake salmon perfectly in the oven with this tutorial. Makes 4 filets, though the recipe can be halved, doubled or tripled easily.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 salmon filets
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • salt and pepper
  • fresh herbs for garnish
  • Lemon wedge for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel.
  3. Brush the tops of the salmon with unsalted butter. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Add lemon rounds and fresh dill. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, too.
  5. Bake for 6-9 minutes, depending on thickness. (Keep an eye on it.)Test the salmon’s doneness by gently sticking a knife into the thickest part of the fish. If it flakes—meaning it begins to separate along the white flesh lines on the filet—it’s done, and you should remove it from the heat.
  6. Serve with an additional squeeze of lemon juice with your favorite side dish!

Notes

  • You can easily double or half this recipe, depending on how many people you need to feed. The cook time should not change.
  • Substitutions you can use in this recipe:
  • Use avocado oil or another high smoke point oil to brush onto the salmon if you don't eat dairy products.
  • If you're out of fresh dill, you can use the dried kind. Use a light hand when sprinkling it on, though, since dried herbs have a more intense flavor, and you don't want to overwhelm the fish.
  • If you don't have fresh dill, you could also use other fresh herbs like rosemary, sage, basil, oregano or even parsley. The flavor profile of the salmon will obviously change, but these herbs will add a nice pop of brightness to the final fish.
  • You can use this same cooking method with another type of fish. The cooking time might change, though, so keep an eye on it while it bakes.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1filet Calories 502kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 51g (102%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 21g Cholesterol 151mg (50%) Sodium 214mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 502 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1filet
Calories 502kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 51g 102%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 21g 124%
Cholesterol 151mg 50%
Sodium 214mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

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

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