Description
This Easy Baked Salmon Recipe delivers perfectly tender and flavorful salmon fillets with minimal effort. Seasoned with a blend of onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper, then drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil, these salmon fillets bake in the oven until flaky and juicy. Optional broiling at the end adds a crispy crust. Ideal for a quick, healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Optionally, line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
- Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry using paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring crispier skin and better seasoning adherence.
- Mix the seasonings: In a small bowl, combine onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper to create the spice blend.
- Prepare the baking sheet: Brush the rimmed baking sheet with olive oil to prevent sticking and place the salmon fillets skin-side down on it.
- Season the salmon: Drizzle lemon juice over each salmon fillet, then evenly sprinkle the prepared spice mixture on top of each.
- Cover and bake: Optionally cover the pan with aluminum foil to create a more tender texture, then bake the salmon for 12 to 15 minutes, adjusting time based on fillet thickness. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
- Optional broil for crispiness: For a crispy crust, broil the salmon for 1 to 2 minutes after baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Rest before serving: Remove salmon from the oven and let it rest for 2 to 3 minutes to retain its juices before serving.
Notes
- Line the baking tray with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup!
- Always dry the salmon with paper towels before seasoning to remove excess moisture for a more crispy skin.
- Let the fish sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before baking so it cooks evenly.
- Cover the salmon with an additional layer of foil before baking for a more tender salmon.
- Check the thickness of the fish and adjust the baking time if the fish is thinner or thicker than 1 inch to avoid over or undercooking.
- Allow the fish to rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving to keep it nice and juicy!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
