Baked Salmon Recipe
The best Baked Salmon Recipe made with simple seasoning of butter, garlic and lemon, then baked until flaky and juicy. Ready in 25 minutes!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 201kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds salmon fillet cut into 6 (5 oz each) or 8 (4 oz each) pieces
- 3 tablespoons salted butter melted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice or white wine vinegar (very good)
- 3 large garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons dill or parsley finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place salmon pieces onto it, leaving some space in between each. Sprinkle with salt and pepper generously.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, lemon juice and garlic; stir well.
- Brush onto each salmon piece, making sure to coat the top and sides. Spoon garlic on top, dividing evenly.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes or until thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 125-130 F and salmon flakes easily with a fork. More likely you will need to cook wild salmon for less time than farmed. Do not over bake as salmon dries out quickly, especially wild salmon.
- Remove from the oven and brush each slice with released butter around it. Top each salmon piece with fresh dill and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container and enjoy within 3 days. Cold salmon tastes amazing in healthy salads.
- Reheat: Reheat in a non-stick skillet on low-medium heat, with a splash of water, covered for a few minutes. You can microwave if short on time, but that generally dries out salmon.
- Freeze: Freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight container. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 228mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 0.1g