Description
This easy baked salmon recipe delivers perfectly flaky, moist, and flavorful fish every single time. With a golden caramelized exterior and tender interior, this restaurant-quality salmon is ready in just 20 minutes with minimal effort and cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, about 1-inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare salmon: Pat salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels. Place them skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Season: Brush each fillet with olive oil or melted butter. In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, minced garlic, and lemon zest. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the salmon.
- Add lemon juice: Drizzle fresh lemon juice over each fillet.
- Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on thickness. Salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 125-130°F for medium or 135-140°F for well-done.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven, let rest for 2-3 minutes, then garnish with fresh dill or parsley and lemon slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Choosing salmon: Look for fillets of even thickness for uniform cooking. Skin-on fillets work best but skinless is fine too.
- Temperature tip: Remove salmon from refrigerator 15-20 minutes before baking for even cooking.
- Don’t overcook: Salmon continues cooking after removal from oven, so pull it slightly before your target doneness.
- Variations: Try honey garlic, Cajun spices, or Mediterranean herbs for different flavor profiles.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (approximately 6 oz cooked)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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