Oven Baked Salmon
Oven-baked salmon is an easy and healthy meal option that combines savory garlic butter and sweet brown sugar for a delicious twist.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 fillets 4 salmon fillets Use fresh salmon fillets for the best flavor.
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons garlic butter If unavailable, use regular butter with minced garlic.
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons brown sugar Can be substituted with honey for a different sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon paprika Experiment with additional spices for varied flavor.
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1 lemon (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the garlic butter over the salmon fillets.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar spice mix evenly over the salmon.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the fillets.
Cooking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with lemon slices before serving.
Notes
Serve the oven-baked salmon hot from the oven alongside sides like steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad. If you have leftovers, let the salmon cool completely before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can also freeze it, but it’s best to eat it fresh. For a crispier top, broil the salmon for a minute or two after baking.