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Baked Salmon

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.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 to 6
Calories 393kcal
Author Toni Dash

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds salmon fillet
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 large lemon
  • chopped Italian parsley for serving optional

Instructions

  • 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 store
Store any leftover baked salmon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days

Nutrition

Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 684mg | Potassium: 1182mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 520IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg