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This perfectly baked Salmon filet is flaky, buttery soft, garlicky, and slightly sweet! The spice rub caramelizes over the filet to give it an amazing-tasting glaze.
It takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish, and the result is a gourmet meal worthy of your most special guests and occasions.
Ingredients for Oven Baked Salmon
- Salmon filet
- Butter
- Garlic
- Brown sugar
- Paprika
- Red pepper flakes
- Italian seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Parsley
How to Make Oven Baked Salmon
1. Preheat the oven to 375 F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. Place the salmon filet, skin side down, on the baking sheet and crumble the edges of the foil to make a boat around the filet.
3. Combine the melted butter and garlic, and brush the salmon filet with half of this garlic butter.
4. In a small bowl combine the brown sugar, paprika, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle evenly over the salmon.
5. Drizzle the remaining half of the garlic butter over the filet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until flaky and opaque.
Can I Bake Individual Filets Instead of One Large Filet?
Yes, you can! Place the filets, skin side down, on the baking sheet, brush with half of the garlic butter, sprinkle the spice mix over the filets, and drizzle with the remaining garlic butter. No need to make the boats!
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What to Serve with Oven Baked Salmon?
You can serve this delicious filet with freshly steamed white rice or baked potato.
For a veggie side dish you can do a salad or steamed asparagus with lemon vinaigrette.
The idea is to serve it with a starch and a vegetable side dish of your choice!
This 30-minute Oven Baked Salmon Filet turns out flaky, buttery soft, garlicky, and slightly sweet!
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Oven Baked Salmon Recipe
This perfectly baked Salmon filet is flaky, buttery soft, garlicky, and slightly sweet! The spice rub caramelizes over the filet to give it an amazing-tasting glaze.
Ingredients
- 2 lb whole salmon, skin-on filet
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley and lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Place the salmon filet, skin side down, on the baking sheet and crumble the edges of the foil to make a boat around the filet.
- Combine the melted butter and garlic, and brush the salmon filet with half of this garlic butter.
- In a small bowl combine the brown sugar, paprika, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle evenly over the salmon.
- Drizzle the remaining half of the garlic butter over the filet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until flaky and opaque.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 312Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 38g
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