Quick Baked Salmon With Mayo Recipe: Easy And Creamy
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
216 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Quick Baked Salmon With Mayo Recipe: Easy And Creamy
Description
Quick Baked Salmon With Mayo is a dish featuring fresh salmon filets coated in a creamy blend of mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and parsley. Baking the salmon at 400ºF allows the mayo mixture to brown lightly, creating a gentle crust while keeping the fish moist and flaky inside. The garlic and parsley add aromatic freshness, complementing the richness of the mayonnaise and Parmesan. The method is simple: salmon is placed skin-side down on a prepared baking sheet, topped with the mayo mixture, and baked until the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
The flavor profile balances creamy, savory notes with the natural taste of salmon. This dish requires minimal prep and cook time, making it convenient for casual dinners. It pairs well with steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad. Adjustments to bake time depend on the thickness of the salmon filets, so monitoring doneness by flaking is recommended to avoid overcooking.
Expert tip: Tapping the salmon dry before applying the mayo topping helps achieve a better texture and adherence. The use of fresh parsley enhances aroma, while Parmesan adds slight nuttiness to the topping.
Ingredients
- 2 large salmon skin on, fresh filets
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tbsp parsley chopped, fresh
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the salmon by washing it and tapping it dry with a paper towel.
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying it with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well.
- Place salmon filets on your prepared oiled baking sheet skin side down.
- Bake salmon for 8-10 minutes or until salmon is pink, flaky, and browned a bit on top.
- Flake the salmon with a fork to check doneness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.3g | 1% |
| Protein | 20.6g | 41% |
| Fat | 12.7g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 325mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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