Oven Baked Salmon
A simple and healthy oven-baked salmon dish, perfect for quick weeknight meals or family dinners.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Aluminum Foil
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 2 lb whole salmon fillet skin-on preferred
- 3 Tbsp melted butter or olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, placing the salmon fillet on top, skin side down.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter (or olive oil) with minced garlic. Brush half of this mixture over the salmon.
- In another bowl, combine brown sugar, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Evenly sprinkle this mixture over the salmon.
- Drizzle the remaining garlic butter over the salmon.
- Bake the salmon for 15 to 22 minutes, depending on your preferred doneness.
- Let the salmon rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.