Description
This easy baked salmon recipe yields a reliable and nutritious main course that reaches restaurant quality with minimal effort. By utilizing moderate oven temperatures and simple aromatics, the fish remains moist, tender, and perfectly flaky. It is the ideal solution for busy home cooks seeking a healthy dinner that requires little cleanup and provides consistent results every single time.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs Salmon Fillet
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Dried Parsley
0.5 tsp Sea Salt
0.25 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels to ensure a better texture.
Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet skin side down.
Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Brush the mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
Slide the baking sheet into the center rack of the oven.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the fish rest for two minutes before serving.
Notes
Always bring your salmon to room temperature for 15 minutes before baking to ensure even cooking. Center-cut fillets work best for consistent thickness and texture.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Trending
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
