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Salmon Cooked In Oven
Moist, flaky and flavorful salmon cooked in the oven is a simple yet versatile main protein to pair with all kinds of toppings and side dishes! It's ready to serve in less than 20 minutes as a protein-rich and delicious dinner any night of the week.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 - 6 servings
Calories: 281 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4-6 salmon filets or a whole uncut filet
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Set out a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle or brush olive oil over the baking sheet.
- Place the individually portioned salmon fillets, or a whole salmon fillet, on the baking sheet.
- Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze ½ of the lemon juice over the salmon fillet. Slice the other half of the lemon into rounds to use as a garnish after baking.
- Sprinkle the top of the salmon pieces with garlic powder. Then liberally salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the oven is hot, bake the salmon. For individually portioned salmon fillets bake for 8-10 minutes. For a whole uncut salmon fillet bake for 12-14 minutes.
- Once the salmon is out of the oven, garnish with fresh lemon slices. You can also add additional garnishes like fresh chopped dill, scallions, or basil.
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Notes
- Leftover salmon will keep well in an airtight container stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To Freeze: Let it cool completely before transferring the fish to an airtight freezer-safe container. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months, and thaw in the fridge overnight.
- Reheat the salmon in the microwave - on low in and in short bursts - to keep it from drying out.
Nutrition Information
Serving
5oz
Calories
281kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
76mg
(3%)
Potassium
875mg
(25%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
74IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 5oz | |
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 875mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 74IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.