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Baked Salmon Close-up of a baked salmon fillet with a crunchy herb and cheese crust, served on a plate with vegetables in the background."

Baked Salmon

Easy, flavorful baked salmon with garlic, lemon, and herbs. Quick 25–30 minute meal that stays moist, flaky, and perfect for weeknight dinners. Healthy, high-protein, and kid-approved.
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Course: Main dish
Cuisine: American, Asian (optional variations), Mediterranean
Keyword: Baked salmon Allrecipes, Baked salmon Allrecipes Baked salmon recipe Jamie Oliver, Baked salmon recipes with sauce, Best baked salmon recipe in the world, Garlic butter baked salmon, Oven baked salmon in foil
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Resting Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $20

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet or sheet pan (Line with parchment or foil for easy cleanup)
  • 1 Small mixing bowl (For seasoning mixture or sauces)
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer (Optional, but ensures perfect doneness)
  • 1 Fish Spatula (For serving)
  • 1 Knife & cutting board (For lemon slices and herbs)

Ingredients

For Baked Salmon:

  • 4 fillets Salmon - Skin-on or skinless
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil - For brushing
  • 2 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1 Lemon Sliced for topping
  • - Salt - To taste
  • - Pepper - To taste
  • - Fresh dill or parsley - Optional garnish

Optional Lemon Butter Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoon Butter - Melted
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon juice - Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest - for extra brightness
  • 2 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • - Fresh herbs Dill or parsley recommended

Optional Honey Garlic Glaze:

  • 3 tablespoon Honey
  • 2 tablespoon Soy sauce - Low-sodium recommended
  • 2 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes - for heat

Instructions

  • Let salmon sit at room temperature and pat dry thoroughly
    "Fresh raw salmon fillets on a wooden board being seasoned generously with coarse salt and cracked pepper, with herbs scattered around."
  • Brush with olive oil, garlic, lemon, and herbs evenly
    "Salmon fillets baking in the oven on a metal rack, with golden tops and visible seasoning, and a thermometer blurred in the foreground."
  • Cook in preheated oven until flaky, opaque, and tender
    "Close-up of baked salmon fillets topped with lemon slices and fresh herbs, with a spoon drizzling melted herb butter over the fish on a baking tray."
  • Allow salmon to rest so juices redistribute fully
  • Plate fillets, drizzle with pan juices, and garnish with herbs
    "Baked salmon fillet topped with a golden, crispy herb and breadcrumb crust, served on a white dish with sliced roasted potatoes."

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 170g | Calories: 350kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 3g (1%) | Protein: 34g (68%) | Fat: 33g (51%) | Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 85mg (28%) | Sodium: 210mg (9%) | Potassium: 800mg (23%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 350IU (7%) | Vitamin C: 12mg (15%) | Calcium: 30mg (3%) | Iron: 1.5mg (8%)
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