Description
This easy baked salmon recipe delivers perfectly tender and flavorful salmon fillets seasoned with a simple yet delicious blend of spices and lemon juice. The method ensures a moist texture with the option for a crispy top using broiling, making it a quick and healthy dinner choice.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Others
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Optionally line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
- Prepare Salmon: Pat each salmon fillet dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve a better crust when baking.
- Mix Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper to create the spice mixture.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Brush the rimmed baking sheet lightly with olive oil to prevent salmon from sticking.
- Season Salmon: Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle lemon juice evenly over each fillet, then sprinkle the spice mixture on top evenly.
- Bake: Optionally cover the pan with aluminum foil for more tender salmon. Bake the salmon for 12 to 15 minutes, adjusting time based on the thickness of the fillets. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Optional Broil: For a crispy crust, broil the salmon for 1 to 2 minutes at the end of baking.
- Rest and Serve: Let the salmon rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving to retain its juices and enhance flavor.
Notes
- Line the baking tray with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Always dry the salmon with paper towels before seasoning to remove excess moisture for a crispier skin.
- Let the fish sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before baking to ensure even cooking.
- Cover the salmon with foil during baking to achieve a more tender texture.
- Adjust baking time depending on the thickness of the salmon to avoid overcooking or undercooking.
- Allow the salmon to rest for a few minutes before serving to keep it juicy.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (approx. 6 ounces)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
