The Best Damn Oven Baked Salmon
A simple yet delicious recipe for oven-baked salmon that fills your kitchen with heavenly aromas.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz 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 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Season the salmon fillets skin-side down with melted butter, paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the flesh flakes easily.
- Broil for an additional 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness, if desired.
- Rest the salmon for a minute before serving warm.
Notes
Serve alongside a fresh green salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal. Consider drizzling with lemon juice or a herb sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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