Description
A simple, foolproof oven baked salmon with classic seasoning. Six pantry ingredients, one sheet pan, and a hot oven for tender, flaky salmon in about 20 minutes — the version I make on repeat when I want the fish itself to be the star.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon filets, 6oz each
- 1 tbs melted butter
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step: Preheat oven to 450°(F). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Step: Pat salmon filets dry with paper towels. Place on the pan skin-side down and brush the tops with melted butter.
- Step: Mix paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle generously over the tops of the filets.
- Step: Bake at 450°F for 12 to 16 minutes, until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the salmon reads 140°F to 145°F on an instant read thermometer and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Step: Let the salmon rest for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with lemon slices and fresh dill.
Notes
Pull the salmon at 140°F; carryover cooking will bring it to 145°F while resting. Pat the salmon dry first to help seasoning stick. Skin-on or skinless filets both work. For frozen salmon, add 5 to 10 minutes to cook time or defrost first. Store in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filet
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg