Description
This oven-baked salmon is an effortless, gourmet dinner option that provides juicy, flaky, and foolproof results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets salmon, center-cut, skin-on (1–1.5 inches thick)
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (or olive oil)
- Lemon, sliced (optional)
- Fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
- Step: Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Step: Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Step: Arrange salmon fillets skin-side down on the sheet, spaced 1 inch apart.
- Step: Brush the tops generously with melted butter (or olive oil).
- Step: Season evenly with paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Step: Bake for 12–16 minutes, checking for doneness at the 12-minute mark.
- Step: Rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Notes
For meal prep, season fillets up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate. Pat salmon dry thoroughly before seasoning for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner Ideas
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg