Salmon Cooked In Oven
Moist, flaky and flavorful salmon cooked in the oven is a simple yet versatile main protein to pair with all kinds of toppings and side dishes! It's ready to serve in less than 20 minutes as a protein-rich and delicious dinner any night of the week.
Servings: 4 - 6 servings
Calories: 281kcal
Equipment
- 1 large rimmed baking sheet
Ingredients
- 4-6 salmon filets or a whole uncut filet
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Set out a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle or brush olive oil over the baking sheet.
- Place the individually portioned salmon fillets, or a whole salmon fillet, on the baking sheet.
- Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze ½ of the lemon juice over the salmon fillet. Slice the other half of the lemon into rounds to use as a garnish after baking.
- Sprinkle the top of the salmon pieces with garlic powder. Then liberally salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the oven is hot, bake the salmon. For individually portioned salmon fillets bake for 8-10 minutes. For a whole uncut salmon fillet bake for 12-14 minutes.
- Once the salmon is out of the oven, garnish with fresh lemon slices. You can also add additional garnishes like fresh chopped dill, scallions, or basil.
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Notes
Leftover salmon will keep well in an airtight container stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To Freeze: Let it cool completely before transferring the fish to an airtight freezer-safe container. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months, and thaw in the fridge overnight.
Reheat the salmon in the microwave - on low in and in short bursts - to keep it from drying out.
Nutrition
Serving: 5oz | Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 875mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg