Description
Oven Baked Salmon is an effortless yet impressive dish that combines the rich flavors of garlic butter and a brown sugar spice mix to enhance the natural taste of salmon. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties, this recipe requires minimal effort while delivering maximum flavor. The moist and tender salmon fillet is not only delicious but also a healthy choice, packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Serve it alongside fresh salads, grains, or roasted vegetables for a well-rounded meal that will satisfy any palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Place a large piece of aluminum foil on a rimmed baking sheet and lay the salmon fillet skin-side down.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter and minced garlic; brush half over the salmon.
- Mix brown sugar, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in another bowl; sprinkle over the salmon and drizzle with remaining butter mixture.
- Crimp the edges of the foil around the salmon to create a 'boat' to retain moisture.
- Bake for 15-22 minutes until cooked through and flaky; let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg