Easy Baked Salmon Recipe
My family loves salmon, which is great because it’s as healthy as it is delicious. I have prepared salmon in many ways, but this baked salmon recipe is an easy recipe for beginners.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 2-4 Salmon fillets or 2 lbs
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Minced garlic or garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian Herb Seasoning or Chopped Fresh Parsley
- Juice from 1/2 a Lemon optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 Degrees F
- Dab salmon with a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a nonstick pan
- Season the salmon with salt, pepper, garlic, and parsley.
- Bake the salmon in a preheated oven for about 22-25 minutes, depending on thickness, or until the salmon is cooked through. The center should no longer be translucent. If the salmon is thinner you can bake it for 15-20 minutes.
- When the salmon is finished cooking, add lemon juice (optional). Let it rest for at least 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Optional: For crispy salmon remove it from the oven after 20 minutes and broil the salmon on high at the bottom of the oven for about 5 minutes or until it looks crispy on top. Don't use parchment paper for this method, because it will burn.
Bonus Tip:
This recipe is great for meal planning or meal prep.
Sometimes I double the recipe and eat it the following day for lunch or dinner. You can also chop up the leftover salmon and add it to a salad or pasta dish.
My daughter has been eating this baby-led weaning friendly salmon recipe since she was about 7 months old. She loves it!
You can serve baked salmon with:
Steamed or Brown Rice
Arugula Salad
Steamed or roasted vegetables:
Asparagus
Green beans
Broccoli
Squash or Zucchini