Oven Baked Salmon
This Oven Baked Salmon is brushed with garlic butter, then sprinkled with a delicious brown sugar spice mix for the perfectly baked, flavorful salmon fillet.
Prep: 10min
Total: 30min
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 348 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Sodium 368 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 (2-pound) whole salmon fillet (skin-on preferred)
- 3 tablespoons melted butter (OR olive oil)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Instruction:
- Prep: Heat oven to 375°F. Place a large piece of foil on rimmed baking sheet, place salmon fillet on top (skin side down, pink side up). Crimp edges of foil around salmon to make a little “boat”.
- Season: Combine melted butter and minced garlic. Brush half of mixture over salmon. Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl, evenly sprinkle over salmon. Drizzle with remaining garlic butter.
- Bake: Bake salmon for 15-22 minutes, depending on preferred doneness (see notes for internal temperatures). Baste salmon with juices halfway through baking, if desired. Once done, remove salmon from oven and rest for 5 minutes, then serve.
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FAQ
Is it better to bake salmon at 350 or 400?
What is the best temperature to bake salmon? 400°F (205°C) is ideal as it allows the fish to gain colour and the skin to become crispy. If you prefer a milder method, you can bake it at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes or until done. The salmon baked at 425°F (215°C) produces tender, creamy fillets that cook quickly.
How long should you cook salmon in oven?
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Place salmon, skin side down, on a non-stick baking sheet or in a non-stick pan with an oven-proof handle. Bake until salmon is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes.
Do you bake salmon at 400 or 450?
450 F is the perfect temperature for baking salmon because it will come out tender and garner a golden color and crispy skin.
Should I bake salmon at 375 or 425?
What’s the Best Temperature for Baking Salmon? If baking individual salmon fillet portions, a higher temperature of 400 to 425 degrees F is best. For a larger side of salmon, 375 degrees F is the best temperature.
