Description
A simple and flavorful oven baked salmon recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) salmon fillet
- 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a small bowl and mix in the minced garlic.
- Place the salmon fillet on the baking sheet and brush the garlic butter over it. Combine the brown sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper in another bowl, then sprinkle over the salmon.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot, optionally with a squeeze of lemon and sides of steamed veggies or rice.
Notes
Use fresh salmon for the best flavor or frozen salmon thawed overnight in the refrigerator. Substitute butter with olive oil for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, baked salmon, easy dinner, healthy recipe