The Best Oven Baked Salmon (So EASY)
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
17 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
384 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
The Best Oven Baked Salmon (So EASY)
Description
The Best Oven Baked Salmon (So EASY) centers on baking a salmon fillet topped with butter, garlic parsley salt, and lemon slices. The fish is placed skin side down on a foil-lined baking sheet to help protect the flesh and keep it moist during cooking. Baking at 425°F helps cook the salmon gently while melting the butter and infusing the flesh with savory garlic and herbs. The final broiling step caramelizes the top slightly, adding a subtle crispness and richer flavor without overcooking.
The outcome is a moist, tender salmon with flavors complemented by buttery richness, light citrus from lemon slices, and a touch of fragrant garlic seasoning. The skin side down placement and the foil help maintain moisture through baking and broiling stages.
Simple but effective, this preparation suits those looking for a reliable oven method to cook salmon with minimal ingredients. The lemon slices add freshness and can be served alongside or removed before eating, according to preference.
Ingredients
- 2 lb salmon fillet
- 4 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 tbsp garlic parsley salt to taste
- 1 lemon sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Pat salmon dry with a paper towel.
- Place the salmon pieces skin side down on a baking sheet lined with foil. Top the salmon with pieces of butter and sprinkle generously with the garlic salt. Finally, top the salmon with lemon slices.
- Bake salmon at 425°F for 6-8 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon fillet, until the salmon is almost cooked. Then, turn the oven up to high broil and broil for 3-4 more minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 384 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 384kcal | 19% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 1111mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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