Description
Oven Baked Salmon is a delectable dish that combines the richness of garlic butter with a hint of sweetness from brown sugar, creating a flavor profile that’s sure to impress. Ideal for family dinners, special occasions, or a healthy weeknight meal, this recipe allows you to enjoy perfectly baked salmon fillets with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (2-pound) skin-on salmon fillet
- 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.
- Prepare a baking sheet with aluminum foil, placing the salmon skin-side down.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter and minced garlic; brush half over the salmon. In another bowl, combine brown sugar and seasonings; sprinkle over the fillet before drizzling with remaining butter.
- Bake for 15-22 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg