Easy baked salmon is ready in less than a half hour! Garlic, lemon, smoked paprika and a little bit of honey gives this easy recipe a pow of great flavor.
Remove salmon from refrigerator and preheat the oven to 375° Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Cut the lemon in half. Zest half of the lemon (set aside) and then juice the lemon half. Cut the opposite lemon half into slices.
In a small bowl combine the melted butter, garlic honey, salt, pepper, smoked paprika and lemon juice.
Place the salmon onto the prepared pan. Brush the lemon-butter mixture over the top of the salmon.
Sprinkle on the lemon zest and add the lemon slices.
Place the salmon in the preheated oven and bake for 13-15 minutes until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees (or slightly under; the temperature will rise slightly when removed from the oven) as measured with an instant read food thermometer.
Allow the salmon to sit for a few minutes, sprinkle the top with parsley and serve.
Notes
Salmon notes:
Choose fresh salmon if possible. Frozen thawed salmon can also be used.
Farm-raised or wild-caught salmon can be used.
Remove pin bones before cooking.
How to storeStore any leftover baked salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days