Best Damn Oven Baked Salmon
A quick, flavorful, and foolproof oven-baked salmon recipe that delivers tender, moist, and flaky fillets with minimal prep—perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 salmon filets, 6oz each
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray.
- Place the salmon filets on the prepared pan, skin-side down.
- Brush the top of each filet with the melted butter.
- Season the salmon with paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12–16 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the salmon reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with lemon slices and fresh dill.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try one of the listed variations such as spicy, herbed, or citrus versions.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently to avoid drying out the salmon.
- Wild-caught salmon offers a leaner texture and richer flavor compared to farm-raised.
- Use a thermometer to ensure perfect doneness—145°F at the thickest part.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon filet (6oz)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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